Underwater pipe assembly and method of assembling underwater pipes

US9915377B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Jan Larsen · Bjerringbro, DK
• Chen-Shan Kung · Taipei, TW
• Yuan-Jui Lu · Herzogenrath, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 14, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 13, 2018
• Expiry date: Nov 8, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L23/036
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An underwater pipe assembly includes a first pipe having a first collar and a first flange, a second pipe having a second collar and a second flange, and a connector apparatus including at least two first clamp seats, at least two first fasteners, at least two second clamp seats, at least two second fasteners. The first clamp seats are interconnected by the first fasteners to surround a junction of the first collar and the first flange. The second clamp seats are interconnected by the second fasteners to surround a junction of the second collar and the second flange. A plurality of connecting fasteners interconnect the first and second clamp seats, thereby clamping the first and second flanges between the first and second clamp seats.