Pipe connection system
US6510748B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/698
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pipe connection system has a non-threaded, quick-pipe connection for connecting pipe in a pressurized system, for connecting piping components within a fire sprinkler system, including a flow switch to a fire sprinkler system riser port. A male and female member are attached through the use of a through-slot in the female member that aligns with a groove in the male member such that a locking clip may be inserted through the female and male members when they are joined, thereby blocking the members from being dis-joined. An O-ring seal in a groove on the male member and sealable bore on the female member allow for a sealed and pressurized piping system.
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