Pipe connections
US6349978B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/0985
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipe connection has a coupling with one or more socket ends, the or each of which is defined by a circumferential wall surround in which a plurality of four spaced apertures are provided. An annular seal is provided at the inner end of the or each socket end. A collet is provided for location in the or each socket end, the or each collet has a corresponding plurality of four spaced resiliently mounted legs. The legs are co-parallel with the axis of the collet and has similar barb portions each to enter and be held in a corresponding aperture of the respective socket end whereby to hold the collet and therefore the seal in portion in the or each socket end.
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