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Pipe restraint

US5360210A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 1992
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/901
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pipe restraint having a helical isolator (I.sup.1) coupled to a housing (16) and including a central cylinder (4) coupled to a central rod (2). Connecting rods (34, 36) are located at opposite ends of the restraint to attach the restraint between a pipe and an adjacent structure. Wire energy absorbing rope bights (32) are used to form the isolator I.sup.1. The bights (32) are placed in a state of precompression and have bi-linear spring properties which may be adjusted by adjusting the diameter of the housing (16) and spacer bar (30).

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