Pipe joints or couplings – Molded joint – Interlocked
Patent
1990-11-21
1992-02-11
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
Molded joint
Interlocked
285348, 285423, 285906, F16L 1302
Patent
active
050870831
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a connector for connecting a small diameter pipe. The connector includes: a connector body provided with an enlarge diameter chamber provided with a stepped portion; a pipe having an annular collar wall and engaging with the stepped portion; a sealing member fitted to the annular collar wall; and a sleeve member having a collar wall. An end peripheral portion of a cylindrical wall defining the enlarged diameter chamber into which the pipe connecting end is incorporated is welded to the sleeve member collar wall.
There is also disclosed a connecting method comprising the steps of: fitting the sealing and sleeve members to the pipe collar wall; incorporating the connecting end of the pipe fitted with the sealing and sleeve members into the enlarged diameter chamber; and welding the sleeve member collar wall to the cylindrical wall in a state where the pipe collar wall engages with the stepped portion.
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Usui Masayoshi
Washizu Katsushi
Arola Dave W.
Casella Anthony J.
Hespos Gerald E.
Usui Kokusai Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.
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