Abstract: An improved mechanical pipe joint for use in a bell and plain pipe end assembly. The joint includes a gland having a conical cavity for receiving a toothed split ring that coaxially compresses and grips the plain pipe end as the gland is tightened to the bell. The joint is sealed by a compressible gasket positioned between the split ring and the bell. The gland further includes an integrally formed, radially extending shelf for abutting against the split ring and mechanically stopping the gland from being pulled over the split ring during joint assembly.

Abstract: A mechanical pipe joint comprising a substantially cylindrical body integrally formed with a plurality of pipe restraining members, and a plurality of pipe clamping members, each comprising at least one block slidably engaged with a pipe restraining member, a compressible gasket for graduating suddenly applied forces, and restraining bolts. The clamping system, acting to distribute the clamping forces on a large portion of the surface area of a pipe, simultaneously absorbs and graduates suddenly applied forces, preventing failure of the pipe point.