Patent ID: 7753068
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hot tap in distribution networks, particularly in fluid distribution networks, the hot tap using a cutting tool for cutting a portion of a pipe ( 3 ) for the formation of the hot tap, maintaining the service at all times and without needing to place a bypass, comprising: a single external guillotine as the cutting tool actuated from outside the hot tap and provided with a moveable blade penetrating inside a tap body through openings made for that purpose in the corresponding component of the hot tap body, such openings being arranged transversely to the direction of said pipe which is to be cut and having sealing gaskets, the movable blade having holes distributed over its surface for assuring the passage of the fluid during the cut, and the component of the hot tap body further having an inner flange or collar coupled and fixed on the pipe portion which is to be cut, said flange or collar being able to be moved by means of a longitudinal threaded element for removing the pipe portion once it has been cut, and separating said pipe portion from the position occupied in the pipe.