Abstract: A pipe joint for preventing separation comprising a holding member connectable to an annular outer flange formed at the end of a socket and surrounding the outer periphery of a spigot outside the socket, the holding member being annular or being adapted to form an annular shape, the holding member being provided on its inner periphery with a tapered surface increasing in diameter toward the socket; a stopper in the form of a ring divided at one portion and provided with an outer peripheral tapered surface increasing in diameter toward the socket and with engaging edges in circumferential rows on its inner periphery, the stopper being interposed between the tapered surface of the holding member and the spigot outer periphery; and tap bolts extending through the holding member at suitable portions along its circumference for pressing the stopper from outside against the spigot outer periphery. Because the stopper is thus shaped, the joint is easy to assemble and manufacture.

Abstract: A preassembled tube coupling into which a tube may be inserted and which automatically grips the tube to prevent withdrawal of the tube. The coupling includes a packing ring for sealing the tube, a sleeve with spring fingers to lightly grip the tube upon insertion of the latter, and a nut with a cam surface to contact the fingers into tight gripping engagement with the tube upon slight withdrawal motion of the tube.

Abstract: A stab-type coupling and method for connecting an end portion of a smooth wall non-metallic pipe to fittings or other pipes. The coupling is defined by a non-metallic coupling body, a generally elongated hollow insert, annular spacer rings, seal rings, a collet ring, and a retaining collet all disposed within the recess of the coupling body. The retaining collet is provided with a tapered external surface which is complementary to an internal frusto-conical surface defined by a back-up ring molded within the coupling body. The coupling is made up as by inserting the end of a smooth wall non-metallic pipe into the coupling body such that the pipe is received about the generally elongated hollow insert and within the retaining collet. The toothed internal surface of the retaining collet is adapted to engage the non-metallic pipe.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fitting for mounting to the ends of smooth wall tubes, particularly smooth wall tubes having a bead on the ends thereof. The fitting both grips and seals the inside diameter of the tube, with positive adjustable handle torque action.

Abstract: A preassembled tube coupling into which a tube may be inserted and which automatically grips the tube to prevent withdrawal of the tube. The coupling includes a packing ring for sealing the tube, a sleeve with spring fingers to lightly grip the tube upon insertion of the latter, and a nut with a cam surface to contract the fingers into tight gripping engagement with the tube upon slight withdrawal motion of the tube.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a connector for pipe joints in which inner and outer tubular connecting members are telescopically engaged. The connecting members are secured to one another by a jointing compound which is cast in the tubular passage between the members. A preformed element, normally in the form of an O-ring is fitted at the inner end of the tubular passage to provide means for locating the members relative to each other prior to delivery of the jointing compound. A similar preformed element may be located at the outer end of the tubular passage after delivery of the jointing compound to further stabilize the joint. The jointing compound and the preformed element or elements are each electrically insulating whereby one member is electrically isolated from the other in the connector.

Abstract: A pipe coupling comprising a sleeve which is fitted over the adjacent ends of the pipe sections. The sleeve has sealing means for sealing the sleeve against the pipe and gripping means for gripping the pipe. The sealing means comprises an annular groove which accommodates an annular tire the interior of which communicates with the exterior of the sleeve through a bore in the wall of the sleeve. The gripping means comprises arcuate groove sections on the inside of the sleeve which accommodates a tubular member or members which communicate with the exterior through bores in the wall of the sleeve, and jaw sectors with teeth which bite into the outside of the pipe. The tubular member or members and the annular tire are filled with a hardenable composition and maintained under pressure until set to force the sealing member into sealing contact against the outer surface of the pipe and cause the gripping teeth to bite into the outer surface of the pipe.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting a conduit or tube to a member, comprising a retaining ring adapted to be fixed in a bore in the said member, a plurality of gripping teeth formed as extensions of the retaining ring and arranged to grip a conduit or tube inserted into the ring, and an unlocking ring fitting between the retaining ring and the conduit or tube and operable, on being pushed from outside, to spread the gripping teeth and thereby release the tube or conduit. The assembly is particularly useful for coupling rigid or semi-rigid plastics tubes to components of hydraulic or pneumatic installations.