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Locking joint for pipe systems

US5297826A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1992
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L21/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A socket joint for ductile cast iron pipes is locked by toothed locking ring inserts 15 and a counter-flange 11. At least one elastic lip 19 is inserted between the locking ring and the rear face of a rigid stop ring which encloses the smooth or male end of the pipe 1.

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