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Coupling device constitute two halves

US7350834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Filing dateJan 22, 2003
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling device for holding together a coupling joint. The device may include two coupling halves, which may be articulated relative to one another. The coupling device may be arranged in its active position to engage portions of two interconnected pipes adjacent the coupling joint. One of the coupling halves may be formed with a catch, and the other half with a holding portion that cooperates with the catch. One of the halves may be provided with at least one protrusion and the other half with at least one recess. The at least one protrusion and the at least one recess may be arranged to cooperate and guide the catch into a position as to engage the holding portion.

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