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Memory metal connector

US4489964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1981
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49865
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connector for joining pipe ends is provided having two memory metal lock rings which are heat-shrinkable about a pipe end and a memory metal rod/wedge ring, heat-shrinkable at a higher temperature or in a delayed mode, to secure the lock rings.

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