Memory metal connector
US4621844A · kind A · utility
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12References
23Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/26
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector for joining pipe ends is provided having heat expandable or contractable memory metal rods individually connecting a wedge ring and gripping wedge collet. Each ring and collet are in abutting relationship and coact to grip a pipe end.
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