Adapter for coupling a pair of pipe elements
US5542714A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for coupling a pair of pipe elements through an opening formed in a wall includes a flange mounted thereon. The flange is pivotable relative to the adapter, whereby the flange automatically compensates a non-uniform thickness of the opening.
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