Connector for tubular members
US4549752A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/915
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connecting device for connecting together tubular members is comprised of a resilient sheet member in the form of a coil having at least partially overlapping surfaces. The inner diameter of the sheet member coil is less than the outer diameter of the members to be joined. A layer of heat sensitive adhesive bonding material is provided over the inner surface and subsequently after the formation of the connection on the outer surface of the sheet member coil. The sheet member coil is expanded to a larger diameter against the resiliently inwardly directed force of the sheet member and held in the expanded condition by heat sensitive adhesive bonding material. The expanded larger diameter is of a sufficient diameter to receive the ends of the members to be joined. Once the members to be joined are inserted into the coil, the sheet member coil may be heated whereby the heat sensitive adhesive bonding material melts allowing the sheet member to contract inwardly forming a tight bond between the inner surface of the sheet member and the members being joined. The connecting device may be utilized to connect a tubular member and an expandable tubular member. The connection formed by heat…
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