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Branch pipe mounting assembly

US4747625A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 1987
Grant dateMay 31, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L41/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting assembly for a take-off branch of a primary pipe 1 includes a rectangular based, tubular connection member 3 extending outwardly from the pipe through a rectangular aperture 2 in the pipe wall and having clamping tongues 3c, 3d engaging under the aperture edges on opposite sides thereof, an external gasket 4 fitted over the connection member and seating against its base and the outer surface of the pipe, and a rigid saddle 5 overlying the gasket. Four extendible tightener bolts 7, 8 are installed between the corners of the saddle and abutment supports recessed into the connection member base, and are unthreaded during installation to compress the gasket and establish a uniform seal.

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