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Sealing flange, in particular for internal lining of pipes

US5782498A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1997
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/18
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing flange (14) which comprises a tubular structure which has an axis (22) and consists of an integral tubular outer body (20) which contains a series of annular seals (32a, 32b, 32c, 32d) which are disposed substantially coaxially according to the axis, these seals being suitable for surrounding a tube when the latter is inserted in the structure. The invention applies in particular to repair of gas pipes.

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