Thermoplastic saddle in two parts for repairing or renovating a pipe line with branch pipe and repaired or renovated pipe with a saddle
US5340160A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/906
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermoplastic saddle (6) for renovating or repairing a pipeline (1) with a branch pipe (2). The saddle comprises two saddle parts (20, 22) being movable with respect to each other. The first saddle part (20) comprises a flexible saddle plate (6') and a first connecting part (21) being integral therewith. The second saddle part (22) comprises a branch (8) provided with a second connecting part (23). The part (21) tapers towards its open free end (12') and the second connecting part has a spherical circumference (23a). The position of connecting parts (23, 23a) with respect to connecting part (21) ensures that branch (8) is retained in connecting part (21) if said branch is subjected to pulling forces. In a renovated or repaired pipeline (1) the saddle is fixed by fixing means preferably an expanded plastic fixing sleeve (13). However, fixation by a glued connection (112) and/or sealed connection (113) is also possible. The branch (8) is widened by heat so that it clampingly engages the inner wall of branch pipe (2). Sealing means may be used for sealing saddle parts and opposite lying parts. Widening of branch (8) and/or fixing sleeve (13) is performed by means of an inflatable ba…
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