Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature
Patent
1982-12-17
1986-02-11
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
285187, 285310, 285375, 285379, 285DIG18, 285DIG21, 277236, F16L 3500
Patent
active
045695393
ABSTRACT:
A reclosable remote control pipe joint particularly suitable for use in fusion reactors and in other radioactive environments employs a spring to maintain sealing force between a sealing ring and a sealing face. The spring permits the pipe joint to remain intact despite mechanical disturbances of the pipes. A backup ring partially encloses the sealing ring to control thermal strain of the sealing ring. A closure system employs a plurality of pivoting arms and a movable roller assembly to clamp together the end fittings to seal the joint.
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Arola Dave W.
GA Technologies Inc.
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