Connector assembly
US9617800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L15/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a connector assembly for interconnecting tubular elements. The connector assembly comprises at least one pin member, at least one box member, and for each box member a respective coating layer. Each pin member has a threaded outer surface and each box member has a threaded inner surface allowing the pin member and the box member to be screwed together. Herein the respective coating layer is positioned between the threaded surfaces of the pin member and the box member. Each coating layer is of a softer material than said threaded surfaces. The connector assembly further comprises means for removing excess coating material during make up of the pin member and the box member.
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