US4518177A
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Hubless pipe coupling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-09
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2004-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in hubless pipe couplings is provided by a split housing which encompasses the pipe barrels and compressed sealing sleeve-type prior art couplings so that lateral and axial displacement of the barrels and displacement of the sealing sleeve are prevented. The invention is particularly adaptable to existing couplings so that greater-than-normal internal pressures may be withstood.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A. Deakins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L21/00; F16L21/002; F16L21/005; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/10; F16L3/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In a coupling for axial coupling of cast iron hubless pipes and fittings having barrels with substantially smooth circumferential surfaces near the ends thereof, said coupling comprising a compressible sleeve for receiving two of said ends to be coupled and means for constricting said sleeve about and into sealing engagement with said circumferential surfaces, the improvement comprising: separate housing means for substantially enclosing said sleeve and increasing the resistance of said coupling to internal fluid pressure of a pipe run, said housing means comprising: at least two portions connectable together to substantially surround and conform to said circumferential surfaces; aperture means in at least one of said portions for providing access to said constricting means; means for tightening said connected portions about said barrels; means for biting into said circumferential surfaces during said tightening to limit relative axial movement between said barrels; and means for preventing leaks, and comprising bevels on inner surfaces of said portions, said bevels running substantially an axial length of said compressible sleeve such that mounting of said portions about said sleeve and consequent pinching of said sleeve by said portions to cause leaks in said coupling is obviated by said bevels and said biting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a coupling for axial coupling of cast iron hubless pipes and fittings having barrels with substantially smooth circumferential surfaces near the ends thereof, said coupling comprising a compressible sleeve for receiving two of said ends to be coupled and means for constricting said sleeve about and into sealing engagement with said circumferential surfaces, the improvement comprising: separate housing means for substantially enclosing said sleeve and increasing the resistance of said coupling to internal fluid pressure of a pipe run, said housing means comprising: at least two portions connectable together to substantially surround and conform to said circumferential surfaces; aperture means in at least one of said portions for providing access to said constricting means; means for tightening said connected portions about said barrels; means for biting into said circumferential surfaces during said tightening to limit relative axial movement between said barrels; and means for preventing leaks, and comprising bevels on inner surfaces of said portions, said bevels running substantially an axial length of said compressible sleeve such that mounting of said portions about said sleeve and consequent pinching of said sleeve by said portions to cause leaks in said coupling is obviated by said bevels and said biting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said housing means is rigid when said portions are connected together to prevent shifting of said barrels laterally with respect to said axial coupling such that additional bracing of said pipe run near said coupling is obviated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said constricting means extends outwardly through said aperture means to further limit relative axial movement between said barrels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improvement of claim 1, and further comprising: hanger means, attachable between at least two of said portions during said tightening, for attachment of said pipe run to a fixed structure at said coupling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement of claim 4, wherein said hanger means is rigid such that sway bracing of said pipe run is provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement of claim 4, wherein said hanger means comprises means for adjusting said coupling relative to a datum after having coupled said pipes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said sleeve and said housing means have axial lengths, said housing means axial length being greater than said sleeve axial length and said biting means engaging said circumferential surfaces outside of said sleeve axial length.
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