Abstract: The device makes it possible to connect tightly first and second parts having a flange and locking or tightening means for the said flanges. The tightening or locking force applied to the locking of tightening means is multiplied in order to increase the compression force applied to a gasket or joint. Each flange has a conical surface of axis D and angle .lambda.. The device has two clips, each of which has a conical surface of axis D and angle .mu., as well as an intermediate member in the form of a ring constituted by several interconnected segments and having an inner surface and an outer surface. Each inner peripheral surface has a conical surface of axis D and angle .lambda. able to cooperate with the conical surface of axis D and angle .lambda. of the first and second parts. Each outer peripheral surface has a conical surface of axis D and angle .mu. able to cooperate with the conical surfaces of angle .mu. of the clips.

Abstract: A device for the tight connection of a first part to a second part in a direction D.It comprises a first member having a first conical surface of axis D and angle .lambda., a second member having a second conical surface of axis D and angle .mu. and a third member having a third planar surface perpendicular to axis D at least one intermediate member, at least one of the three members being connected to the first or second part. The device also has means for bringing together the first and second members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible metal joint in which two envelopes surrounding a metal core. The joint has, along its periphery which does not have an opening, at least two bosses, at which the envelope is not in contact with the joint core. A relative displacement between the flanges of the assembly between which the joint is secured consequently has no effect on the efficiency thereof.

Abstract: A flexible metal sealing joint comprising an elastic metal core which, in the rest position, is shaped like a torus, as well as at least one outer envelope made from a ductile material. Within its thickness, the outer envelope has two substantially planar bearing surfaces and at least one projecting portion with a substantially triangular cross-section formed on each of the bearing surfaces. The dimensions of the projecting portions are such that said portions are expendable, i.e. they disappear at the end of fixing.

Abstract: Pipe coupling comprising two flanges which can be fixed to the ends of the ipes and clamping means which bear on the flanges to sealingly connect the same, wherein the clamping means comprise an extensible member located between the flanges and defining a passage providing a communication between the pipes and at least one movable member controlling the elongation of the extensible member to make it sealingly bear against the flanges, the movable member bearing on the rear face of the flanges to prevent the moving apart thereof during the elongation of the extensible member.