Coupling for pipes

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1995-04-03

1997-07-15

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

With leakage or drip disposal

285 14, 285351, 285365, 285373, 285420, 285423, 285906, F16L 5500

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056476124

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for fixing a male and female couplings which are fitted with each other. A fixing device includes a first and second fixing member of a substantially semicircular cylindrical shape. A hinge device is provided for rotating the first and second fixing members between an opened condition and a closed condition. At the closed condition, the first and second fixing members cooperate to form a recess of a shape corresponding to that of the fitted part of the couplings thereby axially holding the couplings. A releasable lock is constructed by a catch member on the first fixing members and a latch member on the second fixing member. The releasable lock allows the fixing members to be easily engaged and disengaged, thereby increasing productivity during the pipe fitting operation.

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