Pipe joints or couplings – With fluid pressure seal – With separate – encased pipe-gripping means
Patent
1992-05-21
1994-02-22
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With fluid pressure seal
With separate, encased pipe-gripping means
285263, 285351, F16L 2704
Patent
active
052881105
ABSTRACT:
A flexible connector to be used individually or in an assembly of connectors. The connector includes a collar comprised of a wall having a cylindrical inner surface. The collar wall defines two opposed openings. Two flanges extend radially inwardly covering a portion of each opposed opening. The connector further includes a link comprised of a link wall having at least one spherically-shaped outer surface. The link wall defines at least one open end to allow for the passage of a fluid. The link wall is positioned within one of the opposed openings in spaced relationship to the cylindrical inner surface of the collar wall. Bearing means and gasket means are positioned in the space defined by the spaced relationship to allow the link to articulate with respect to the collar and also to seal the space between the outer surface of the link and the inner wall of the collar.
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Aeroquip Corporation
Arola Dave W.
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