Methods of using couplings with projections having angularly oriented surface portions
US9528642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49963
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having projections with surface portions oriented angularly with respect to other surface portions to serve as a guide for the insertion of pipe elements between the segments when arranged in spaced apart relation around a ring gasket. A method of assembling a pipe joint includes engaging the surfaces with ends of the pipe elements and pivoting the segments relative to one another to permit insertion.
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