Method of coupling two pipes
US11644134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1241
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of coupling two pipes includes fastening two coupling segments into an untightened configuration, the two coupling segments comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, the second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, wherein fastening the two coupling segments comprises: placing a pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment, the pivot clip configured to maintain a separation distance between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment; and tightening a first tightening element to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment; and placing ends of the two pipes between the two coupling segments.
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