Plastic pipe with integral end connection
US4779902A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5367
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Polyolefin pipe having an integral end connection. The pipe is fabricated with male and female end connections in order that the pipe may be press-fitted together with the interior and exterior forming a flush uniterrupted surface. One or more radial ribs and grooves are formed on the interior of the female connection while a registering series of ribs and grooves are formed on the exterior of the male connection. The ends of the pipe are bevelled in order that the ends pressed together engage and by the slight resiliency of the polyolefin pipe construction permit the slight expansion and contraction of the ends to provide a locking interfit of the respective ribs and grooves in the two ends. The wall thicknesses of the end connection and width of the ribs and grooves are particularly dimensioned in order that the male end may be inserted to a complete lock position without premature engagement and that should failure occur, it be at the readily observable pipe wall rather than in internal rib. Sides of the ribs may also be bevelled to provide for disengagement of the pipe ends when pulled apart.
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