Flexible coupler apparatus

Details Flexible coupler apparatus Flexible coupler apparatus

1995-12-08

1997-06-17

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

With casing, lining or protector

Insulated

285226, 285300, F16L 1112

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056391277

ABSTRACT:
A flexible coupler apparatus for joining successive lengths of pipe in an exhaust system for a vehicle. A pipe inner member is insertingly received in the adjacent ends of two pipe adapter members which are affixed to respective adjacent pipe ends. A first spacer member is radially and axially enclosed between the end of one of the adapter members and the pipe inner member. A second spacer member is radially and axially enclosed between the end of the other of the adapter members and the pipe inner member. A flexible, extensible sealing member mechanically connects the adapter members, and, in turn, the pipe ends.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4792161 (1988-12-01), Usui
patent: 5013072 (1991-05-01), Roth
patent: 5145215 (1992-09-01), Udell
patent: 5358287 (1994-10-01), Winzen

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