Sprung coupling
US10458579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.
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