Lateral connector for tube assembly

Details Lateral connector for tube assembly Lateral connector for tube assembly

1994-12-21

1996-12-10

Nicholson, Eric K.

Pipe joints or couplings

With assembly means or feature

Guide and support

285314, 137591, F16L 3728

Patent

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055824382

ABSTRACT:
A lateral connector for a tube assembly has a modular unit which can be used to establish a lateral connection through the sidewall of a tubular member positioned around it. The modular unit has a carrier ring, a coupling element, and a carrier body. The coupling element can move radially but not axially. The carrier ring has generally cylindrical inside and outside surfaces. The coupling element is carried by the carrier ring. The coupling element has a longitudinal axis which is generally radially positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the carrier ring. The coupling element has an inner end and an outer end and the outer end has a sealing face. A carrier body having a generally cylindrical outside surface is positioned coaxially inside the carrier ring. The cylindrical outside surface of the carrier body is adjacent to the cylindrical inside surface of the carrier ring. A wedge positioned within a slot and grove arrangement is used to radially move the coupling element in the carrier ring in response to relative longitudinal movement between the carrier ring and the carrier body. A special seal is used to seal the coupling element.

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