Patent ID: 9556983
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: B23K,B23Q,B25B,F16L,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method of joining together two pipes using a mechanical joining device, the method comprising: moveably locating the mechanical joining device on one of the pipes; bringing the pipes into position for joining together; attaching an alignment device to the pipes at a joint between the pipes, the alignment device configured to receive, in a generally aligned configuration, the two pipes; the alignment device being further configured such that, in use, a joining line between the two pipes is visible for checking alignment, and such that, in use, each pipe can be marked at a predetermined distance from the joining line; checking alignment of the pipes, and if necessary adjusting the position of one or more of the pipes until the correct alignment is achieved; marking the correct position of the mechanical joining device on the pipes, using the alignment device; removing the alignment device from the pipes, and sliding the mechanical joining device to the position marked on the pipes; and fastening the mechanical joining device to join the pipes together.