Tube joint
US4236846A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 1978 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/559
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tube joint has a pair of tubes extending in different directions and connecting means for disposition between the tubes to connect them together. The connecting means has a pair of parts adapted to be juxtaposed so that a pair of spigot portions respectively on the parts from a spigot formation for fitting closely within one of the tubes extending in one direction. Abutment means on the parts limits insertion of the spigot formation into the tube and a lateral projection is provided on at least one of the parts to enable the other of the tubes to be secured thereto so as to extend in a different direction.
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