Coupling system including a safety fastener device
US8783729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling system including a coupling for fastening to one end of a pipe via a fastening connection is provided. The coupling system includes a safety fastener device in the form of a sleeve surrounding the fastening connection and having a first end for welding to the pipe, and a hook-forming second end for co-operating with the coupling in such a manner that the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe in the event of the fastening connection is damaged.
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