Universal joint for multiple flowline system

Details Universal joint for multiple flowline system Universal joint for multiple flowline system

1979-12-20

1982-01-19

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

Pipe to discreet nipple or sleeve to plate

285 94, 285137R, 285152, 285165, 285274, 285281, 285299, 285168, 285DIG1, 137799, F16L 3900

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043113273

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a universal joint for multiple flowline system wherein all of the conduits pass through the interior of the joint. The conduits whichpass through the universal joint on axes offset from the pivot axes of the joint are provided with flexing means which enable the offset conduit to rotate around a pivot axis of the universal joint when the joint is flexed.

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