Misalignment flange and method for use

Details Misalignment flange and method for use Misalignment flange and method for use

1992-08-07

1994-11-29

Bradley, P. Austin

Pipe joints or couplings

Ball and socket

2853341, 2853344, 277100, 277169, F16L 27053, F16L 2706

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053683420

ABSTRACT:
An improved misalignment flange and method for use is provided by a socket member having a substantially spherical inside diameter surface seat which engages, in fluid-tight fashion, a ball member having a substantially spherical outside diameter surface and associated therewith a stored-energy seal. A retaining member is also utilized to clamp the ball member and spherical seal into fluid-tight engagement with the inside spherical surface of the socket member. The misalignment flange of the present invention provides up to 20.degree. of off-axis misalignment and service in hostile environments.

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