Patent ID: 7685946
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: B09B,B61B

Abstract:
1. A tubular transporter for carrying a submersible pump along a longitudinal path within a pipe, the transporter having wheels rotatably mounted at an angle for positioning a center of gravity of the transporter lower than a plane passing through the center of rotation of the wheels, wherein the improvement comprises: a. the tubular transporter having a housing that is substantially equal in diameter from a suction end to a discharge end to permit insertion of a pump through both ends thereof; b. a planar end plate mounted to the discharge end of the housing and formed with a connector having a first end configured for receiving the submersible pump and a second end configured for receiving a discharge hose; c. a screen removably mounted to the suction end of the housing; and d. a pressure sensor mounting affixed to the housing and having a pressure sensor capable of determining liquid level.