Restrained pipe joint and associated snap-ring
US4428604A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L21/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe joint is locked against separation by a split snap-ring assembly including a ring adjustor outside of the plane of the snap-ring. The snap-ring assembly is especially well suited for use with spigot and socket joints of large diameter pipe.
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