Pipe joints or couplings – Packed – Flanged pipe
Patent
1994-11-14
1995-11-28
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
Packed
Flanged pipe
285347, 285910, F16L 1706
Patent
active
054701147
ABSTRACT:
A coupling assembly for fluid carrying tubes in a gas turbine engine include first and second fittings fixedly joined to respective ones of the tubes. The first and second fittings include respective first and second mating flanges which are joined together by a clamping band which is adjustable therearound. The first and second flanges include oppositely facing first and second flat faces, with the first flange having a counterbore extending inwardly from the first face, and the second flange having a pilot tube extending outwardly therefrom for being inserted into the counterbore. An annular seal is disposed between the first and second fittings for providing a leak-proof coupling upon clamping together of the two fittings by the clamping band.
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Koss Christopher R.
Umney Michael A.
Walters Steven A.
Arola Dave W.
General Electric Company
Hess Andrew C.
Scanlon Patrick R.
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