Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Molded joint facilitator
Patent
1995-05-19
1997-04-15
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Molded joint facilitator
285284, 285920, 285290, 285363, 27 17, 228191, F16L 1311
Patent
active
056202083
ABSTRACT:
A boltless, reusable flange system for joining metal piping includes a circular, wedge-shaped tongue on an upper flange for mating with a groove containing a fusible alloy in a lower flange. The lower flange includes a heating element for melting the fusible alloy, and a thermocouple device to sense the alloy temperature. Heat can be controlled and supplied from a remote source and monitored by a remote temperature indicator. The upper flange is positioned above the lower flange, tongue and groove aligned, and the lower flange is heated until the fusible alloy melts to allow the upper tongue to settle down within the lower groove. Upon removal of the heat, the alloy hardens to further bring the two flanges together in a solid and sealed couple, compressing an optional gasket.
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Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company
Nicholson Eric K.
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