Pipe joints or couplings – With fluid pressure seal – Flexible lip
Patent
1993-01-04
1993-12-28
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
With fluid pressure seal
Flexible lip
285373, F16L 1704
Patent
active
052733220
ABSTRACT:
A pipe coupling includes a contractible housing 10, which receives an elastomer sealing sleeve 32 of C-shaped cross section, having sealing lips 36 extending towards each other. A meander-like spring ring 44, which is U-shaped in cross section and is provided with slots 74, is inserted in to the respective annular groove 42 in order to support the sealing lip 36 against the sleeve bar 34. Upon the contraction of the housing 10, the sleeve 32 is upended in the peripheral direction and the sealing lips 36 are brought to bear snugly against the pipe wall 55. At the same time, the spring ring 44 contracts as a result of a decrease in the width of the slots 74. The sealing lip 36 is supported by the spring ring 44 over a large area, and the flowing of material of the sleeve 32 in and through the slots 74 is prevented. The spring leg 68 projecting over the sealing lip 36 prevents any sticking of the torus 56 to the sleeve bar 34. This pipe coupling is suitable for use under high operating temperatures and large temperature changes.
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Nicholson Eric K.
Straub Federnfabrik AG
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