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Pipe connection for flue-gas pipes
Assignee: Schott Ruhrglas GmbH
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Filing: 1993-05-13
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Granted: 1995-07-18
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Expires: 2013-05-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention refers to a process and an arrangement to connect and seal tubes (2, 4) made of glass, metal or ceramic materials, that are joined to form flue-gas pipes. The sealing system according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that it can be used for exhaust gas pipes as well as for diminished cross-sections for chimneys, for example, since the sealing material is used in such a way that the overlapping pipes (2, 4) are connected in gas-tight manner even in the case of varying pressure conditions, and that the sealing material (8) is sufficiently resistant to acid, water and temperature to be used in the removal of hot, acid gases. In a preferred form of construction, the pipes (2, 4) are fixed together before applying the anorganic sealing material (8). The pipes are either fixed by punctually applied, quick-setting adhesive (6) or secured together by a pipe clamp (14) attached at the circumference of the pipes.
Inventors
- 👤 Reinhard Mannl
- 👤 Herbert Jung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 05:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L49/00; F16L49/02; F16L13/00; F16L13/10; F16L13/11; F16L21/00; F16L21/06; F23; F23J; F23J13/00; F23J13/04; F23J2213/00; F23J2213/20; F23J2213/202; F23J2213/204; F23J2213/30; F23J2213/304; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/906; Y10S285/911; Y10S285/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are made of glass; and wherein said end portion of said first pipe includes a muff having an inside rim, said inside rim and a front portion of said smooth end portion of said second pipe forming a joint therebetween, and wherein a spacer ring made of mineral material is arranged in said gap at said joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are made of glass; and wherein said end portion of said first pipe includes a muff having an inside rim, said inside rim and a front portion of said smooth end portion of said second pipe forming a joint therebetween, and wherein a spacer ring made of mineral material is arranged in said gap at said joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, wherein said end portion of said first pipe is formed as a coupling sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means consists of a connecting element covering the overlapping pipe area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A pipe connection according to claim 3, wherein said connecting element is a pipe clamp provided with perforations for filling said gap with said anorganic sealing mass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pipe connection according to claim 3, wherein said connecting element has areas that contact said first pipe and said second pipe and wherein said areas are provided with a coating of mineral material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, wherein said fixing means consist of spots of quick-setting adhesive applied in said gap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pipe connection according to claim 6, wherein said quick-setting adhesive hardens when subject to ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, further comprising a device provided in said gap so as to form a cavity defined by the device, an inner surface of said first pipe and an outer surface of said second pipe, said device providing a surface whereby condensation drips into the interior of the pipe connection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pipe connection according to claim 8, wherein said device consists of a mineral toroidal ring inserted into said gap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, wherein said sealing mass is chemically setting.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1, wherein said sealing mass is a mineral sealing mass having a thermal expansion factor in the range of 3.3 to 12×10 -6 K -1 .
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
A pipe connection according to claim 1 wherein said anorganic mass forms a hardened sealing ring which at least partially fills said gap in the axial direction, and wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixedly positioned relative to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
124 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and wherein said sealing mass is a chemically setting mineral sealing mass having a thermal expansion factor in the range of 3.3 to 12×10 -6 K -1 .
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
124 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and wherein said sealing mass is a chemically setting mineral sealing mass having a thermal expansion factor in the range of 3.3 to 12×10 -6 K -1 .
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 13, wherein said end portion of said first pipe is formed as a coupling sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 13, wherein said fixing means consists of a connecting element covering the overlapping pipe area.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 13, wherein said fixing means consist of spots of quick-setting adhesive applied in said gap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
145 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and further comprising a device provided in said gap so as to form a cavity defined by the device, an inner surface of said first pipe and an outer surface of said second pipe, said device providing a surface whereby condensation drips into the interior of the pipe connection.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
145 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and further comprising a device provided in said gap so as to form a cavity defined by the device, an inner surface of said first pipe and an outer surface of said second pipe, said device providing a surface whereby condensation drips into the interior of the pipe connection.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pipe connection according to claim 17, wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are made of ceramic material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
A pipe connection according to claim 18, wherein said ceramic material is glazed.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
A pipe connection according to claim 18, wherein said ceramic material is unglazed.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 17, wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are made of a metallic material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
A pipe connection according to claim 21, wherein said metallic material is stainless steel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pipe connection according to claim 17, wherein said device consists of a mineral toroidal ring inserted into said gap.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
111 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and wherein said fixing means consist of spots of quick-setting adhesive applied in said gap.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
111 words
A pipe connection for flue-gas pipes comprising: a first pipe having an end portion; a second pipe having a smooth end portion, said end portion of said first pipe overlapping said smooth end of said second pipe; a gap formed from the overlap of said first pipe and said second pipe, said gap including an annular region and extending in an axial direction; and an anorganic sealing mass filling said gap, partially in said axial direction and completely in said annular region; wherein said first pipe and said second pipe are fixed together by fixing means; and wherein said fixing means consist of spots of quick-setting adhesive applied in said gap.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pipe connection according to claim 24, wherein said end portion of said first pipe is formed as a coupling sleeve.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pipe connection according to claim 24, wherein said quick-setting adhesive hardens when subjected to ultraviolet radiation.
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