Patent classifications
F16L27/1274
Hand-securable sprinkler fitting
A coupling for an irrigation system may have a first member and a second member, each of which has threads that engage a threaded fitting of an adjacent component. The first member may have a shank and a flange that has a greater exterior dimension than the shank. The flange may have a first locking extension. The second member may have a bore that receives the shank such that the second member is slidable along the base member between a locked configuration in which rotation of the second member about the centerline induces rotation of the base member about the centerline, and an unlocked configuration, in which the second member is rotatable about the centerline independently of rotation of the base member. The second member may further have a first recess that receives the first locking extension in the locked configuration.
Seal assembly
A seal assembly has a connector body with a first section and a second section, movable relative to one another. The first section and the second section each has an open end configured for receiving the free end of a pipe. The open end of the first and second sections are each configured for sealing engagement with the free end of a respective pipe. The seal assembly is movable between a first condition, in which the second section assumes a retracted position relative to the first section, and a second condition in which the second section assumes an extended position relative to the first section. A seal member is provided for creating a seal between the first section and the second sections in said first and second conditions. First and second adaptors are provided, each for association with a respective one of said first and second sections of the connector body and configured for securing at the free end of a respective pipe. First and second mechanical interlock arrangements are provided, each for association with a respective one of said first and second adaptors, and each configured for driving the respective adaptor in the direction of the connector body.
SERVICE TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
A tube assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an adjustable joint having a flange axially movable along an end fitting having a male/female connection with a mating part. The flange is threadably engaged with the end fitting to provide for the adjustment of the position of the flange along the end fitting. The adjustable joint accommodates thermal effects and tolerance stack-up in a male/female connection.
Extendable spool
An extendable spool is disclosed. The length of the extendable spool is able to continuously varied. The extendable spool accounts for length variances in flow lines by extending the flow line rather than redirecting the flow. Because the flow direction does not make any turns, erosion is minimized on both the extendable spool and downstream parts. The extendable spool is readily scalable from small diameters to large diameters. Because of this, it requires fewer lines and therefore less setup time to account for length differences between large diameter lines.
Telescopic tube assembly
A telescopic tube assembly includes a telescopic tube subassembly having a first tube and a second tube, a tubular member, a sleeve member, at least one retaining member, an actuating sleeve, and a biasing member for biasing the actuating sleeve to a locked position. When the actuating sleeve is in the locked position, the retaining member is engaged in a cavity of the tubular member to guard against axial movement of the second tube relative to the first tube. When the actuating sleeve is moved to an unlocked position against a biasing force of the basing member, the retaining member is disengaged from the cavity to permit the axial movement of the second tube.
Bayonet connection for connecting a connector to a tubular body, bayonet ring, and tubular body
A bayonet joint having a connector with bayonet tabs arranged on the exterior of the connector, a tubular body with at least one external bayonet contour arranged on the exterior of the tubular body and a bayonet ring with inward facing bayonet hooks and at least one inward facing internal bayonet contour. In an assembled state of the bayonet joint, the connector, tubular body and bayonet ring are in a locking orientation relative to one another. The bayonet ring surrounds an outside of the connector and the tubular body in the radial direction and secures the connector and the tubular body against removal from the bayonet ring.
Adjustable Pipe Spool and Connection Methods
An adjustable pipe spool includes an outer body, an inner body at least partially disposed within the outer body, an adjustment ring rotationally coupled to the inner body, a lock ring rotationally coupled to the outer body and engaging the adjustment ring, a rotation key maintained within the outer body by the lock ring, the rotation key extending into a slot in the inner body. The inner body is axially translatable with respect to the outer body between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, and the inner body is rotationally adjustable with respect to the outer body in the extended configuration.
Adjustable frac flow line
An adjustable flow line may include an outer pipe body having a first flange, an inner pipe body partially disposed within the outer pipe body and axially translatable with respect to the outer pipe body, a metal seal positioned between an outer surface of inner pipe body and an inner surface of the outer pipe body, a sleeve positioned around the inner pipe body and outside of the outer pipe body, and a second flange positioned around the inner pipe body, wherein when connected to the first flange. The sleeve may be axially translatable with respect to the inner pipe body. The second flange may axially secure the sleeve with respect to the outer pipe body and cause the sleeve to energize the metal seal.
High pressure bi-directional sealing system
The present invention is directed to a high-pressure bi-directional sealing system having circumferentially extending outer support rings (1520, 1900), annular, axial seals (1600, 1800) between the outer support rings (1520, 1900) and a circumferentially extending inner support ring (1700) located between the annular, axial seals (1600, 1800). The outer support rings (1520, 1900), seals (1600, 1800), and circumferentially extending inner support ring (1700) are located within a space between an outer tube (1502) and an inner tube (1504) that is telescopically disposed within the outer tube (1502). Seals (1600) and (1800) are oriented in opposite directions. Specifically, the opening of seal (1600) is facing in a first direction and the opening of seal (1800) is facing in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. This configuration enables the high-pressure bi-directional sealing system to handle pressure in both directions.
Longitudinal expansion joint for piping system
A longitudinal expansion joint for piping systems, includes a first casing member and a second casing member telescopically engaged with a second end of the first casing member, the second casing member having a first end adapted to connect to a second pipe and having a second end with a flange portion having a threaded outer surface. A longitudinal adjustment mechanism for longitudinally adjusting a position of the second casing member relative to the first casing member. A locking sleeve for locking a longitudinal position of the second casing member relative to the first casing member. A sealing system including a seal unit disposed between the first casing member, and the second casing member and a push plate disposed against the seal unit. A seal energizing system pushes against the push plate to energize the seal unit to seal between the first casing member and the second casing member.