Apparatus for gripping and sealing a fluid conduit
US5343798A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S277/91
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection apparatus for connection with an inside of a fluid conduit including seal member, sleeve member and collet assembly to seal and grip the fluid conduit which is in fluid communication with a fluid passageway. The connection apparatus further includes a resilient member and a control valve to cause actuating and deactuating relative movement between the collet assembly and the sleeve member so as to grip and seal the inside of the fluid conduit.
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