US3558799A
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Coupling
Assignee: RELIABLE POWER PRODUCTS Inc A CORP OF DE(FKA) MACLEAN-FOGG ACQUISITION Co
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Filing: 1969-06-17
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A coupling comprised of two concentrically mounted sleeves, the inner one of which can be deformed to grasp members placed therein. The two sleeves are sealed to one another adjacent their ends to form an enclosed space therebetween which is filled by a substantially noncompressible, resilient material and a substantially noncompressible material. The introduction of further noncompressible material, from an external source, through a port in the outer tube to the enclosed space causes deformation of the inner sleeve. Various insulators, corona shields and moisture seals complete the coupling assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Asa Ren Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H02G15/18; H02G15/184; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49805; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A coupling for jointing a first member to a second member comprising: a rigid hollow outer member of a given length, having first and second ends, and a first predetermined transverse dimension; deformable, hollow, inner member of substantially said given length of said outer member having third and fourth ends and of a second predetermined transverse dimension, less than said first predetermined transverse dimension; said inner member positioned concentrically with and inside of said outer member to form a partially enclosed space between the outer surface of said inner member and the inner surface of said outer member along at least a portion of the outer surface of said inner member; means adjacent said third and fourth ends of said inner member to seal said inner member to said first and second ends of said outer member and seal said partially enclosed space; a layer of noncompressible resilient material about the outer surface of said inner member within and partially filling said enclosed space; a noncompressible material filling the remaInder of said enclosed space; a port extending through said outer member to said enclosed space whereby the introduction of additional noncompressible material through said port deforms the material and resilient material in said enclosed space causing said inner member to deform securely seizing members placed within said inner member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A coupling for jointing a first member to a second member comprising: a rigid hollow outer member of a given length, having first and second ends, and a first predetermined transverse dimension; deformable, hollow, inner member of substantially said given length of said outer member having third and fourth ends and of a second predetermined transverse dimension, less than said first predetermined transverse dimension; said inner member positioned concentrically with and inside of said outer member to form a partially enclosed space between the outer surface of said inner member and the inner surface of said outer member along at least a portion of the outer surface of said inner member; means adjacent said third and fourth ends of said inner member to seal said inner member to said first and second ends of said outer member and seal said partially enclosed space; a layer of noncompressible resilient material about the outer surface of said inner member within and partially filling said enclosed space; a noncompressible material filling the remaInder of said enclosed space; a port extending through said outer member to said enclosed space whereby the introduction of additional noncompressible material through said port deforms the material and resilient material in said enclosed space causing said inner member to deform securely seizing members placed within said inner member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, further comprising: anticollapse means placed within said inner member adjacent said third and fourth ends to prevent said third and fourth ends from collapsing when said inner member is deformed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, wherein the inner surface of said inner member is serrated to improve the coupling with members inserted therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, further comprising a stop member within said inner member to limit the insertion of said first and second members into said inner member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, further comprising: port cover means for sealing said port.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, further comprising: corona shields coupled to the outer surface of said outer member adjacent said first and second ends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 6, further comprising: end plates coupled to said corona shields; said end plates each having an aperture therethrough aligned with the center of said inner member whereby said first and second members when inserted through said end plate apertures into said inner member are coupled to said corona shields.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, further comprising: an insulating jacket placed about the outer surface of said outer member and extending beyond said first and second ends of said outer member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 8, further comprising: a layer of semiconductive shielding atop and extending beyond said insulating jacket; said semiconductive shielding terminating in pads adjacent the ends of said insulating jacket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 9, further comprising: moisture seals inserted into said inner member, one at each of said third and fourth ends, said moisture seals having apertures therethrough to permit the passage of either of said first or second members therethrough into said inner member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 10, wherein said moisture seal has a semiconductive layer on a portion of its outer surface; the semiconductive layer of said moisture seal contacting said pads of said semiconductive shield and the outer surface of either of said first or second members when said moisture seals are positioned about either said first or second members and within said coupling.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 10, wherein said moisture seals have clips at one end thereof to grasp either said first or second member inserted therethrough and prevent separation thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 1, wherein said means adjacent said third and fourth ends of said inner member comprises sealing means for sealing said partially enclosed space and coupling means coupling said third and fourth ends of said inner member to said first and second ends of said outer member whereby relative movement between said inner and outer members is prevented.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, further comprising: anticollapse means placed within said inner member adjacent said third and fourth ends to prevent said third and fourth ends from collapsing when said inner member is deformed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, wherein the inner surface of said inner member is serrated to improve the coupling with members inserted therein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, further comprising a stop member within said inner member to limit the insertion of said first and second members into said inner member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, further comprising; corona shields coupled to the outer surface of said outer member sa adjacent said first and second ends thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
56 words
A coupling, aS defined in claim 17, s further comprising: end plates coupled to said corona shields; said end plates each having an aperture therethrough aligned with the center of said inner member whereby said first and second members when inserted through said end plate apertures into said inner member are coupled to said corona shields.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, further comprising: port cover means for sealing said port.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 13, further comprising: an insulating jacket placed about the outer surface of said outer member and extending beyond said first and second ends of said outer member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 20, further comprising: a layer of semiconductive shielding atop and extending beyond said insulating jacket; said semiconductive shielding terminating in pads adjacent the ends of said insulating jacket.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
48 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 21, further comprising: moisture seals inserted into said inner member, one at each of said third and fourth ends; said moisture seals having apertures therethrough to permit the passage of either of said first or second members therethrough into said inner member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
65 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 22, wherein said moisture seal has a semiconductive layer on a portion of its outer surface; the semiconductive layer of said moisture seal contacting said pads of said semiconductive shield and the outer surface of either of said first or second members when said moisture seals are positioned about either said first or second members and within said coupling.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
A coupling, as defined in claim 22, wherein said moisture seals have clips at one end thereof to grasp either said first or second member inserted therethrough and prevent separation thereof.
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