Abstract

A lockout system and method are provided. The lockout system prevents unauthorized and inadvertent operation of any system requiring energy isolation by locking out and tagging out the controls. The lockout system includes a housing and a twist member that allows for selective configuration of the lockout system between a release and retention configuration. In the release configuration, the lockout system is adapted to be selectively positioned within the pipe and removed from the pipe. In the retention configuration, the lockout system is semi-permanently secured to the interior of the pipe via an engagement member. The housing and the twist member each comprise an aperture sized to align and receive a lock wherein once received the twist member is cooperatively secured to the housing via the lock in a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the lockout system is secured to the pipe and prevents access to the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/11 - Plugs
• E05B 67/36 - Padlocks with closing means other than shackles

Abstract

A lockout system and method are provided. The lockout system prevents unauthorized and inadvertent operation of any system requiring energy isolation by locking out and tagging out the controls. The lockout system includes a housing and a twist member that allows for selective configuration of the lockout system between a release and retention configuration. In the release configuration, the lockout system is adapted to be selectively positioned within the pipe and removed from the pipe. In the retention configuration, the lockout system is semi-permanently secured to the interior of the pipe via an engagement member. The housing and the twist member each comprise an aperture sized to align and receive a lock wherein once received the twist member is cooperatively secured to the housing via the lock in a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the lockout system is secured to the pipe and prevents access to the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F16K 35/00 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation
• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
• F16P 1/00 - Safety devices independent of the control or operation of any machine

Abstract

A lockout system and method are provided. The lockout system prevents unauthorized and inadvertent operation of any system requiring energy isolation by locking out and tagging out the controls. The lockout system includes a housing and a twist member that allows for selective configuration of the lockout system between a release and retention configuration. In the release configuration, the lockout system is adapted to be selectively positioned within the pipe and removed from the pipe. In the retention configuration, the lockout system is semi-permanently secured to the interior of the pipe via an engagement member. The housing and the twist member each comprise an aperture sized to align and receive a lock wherein once received the twist member is cooperatively secured to the housing via the lock in a locked configuration. In the locked configuration, the lockout system is secured to the pipe and prevents access to the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
• E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removalLocking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• F16K 35/00 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation
• F16P 1/00 - Safety devices independent of the control or operation of any machine