Abstract: A tube end member to be provided at an end of a flange tube includes a tubular part configured to be fitted to an end of a tube body of the flange tube, a flat part formed by bending an end of the tubular part outwards at a substantially right angle, in an opposite side to a fitting side of the tubular part to be fitted to the tube body, an extending part formed by bending an outer end of the flat part at a substantially right angle towards the tubular part, a tapered part extending at an angle from an edge of the extending part so as to approach the tubular part, and a folded-back part folded back from an edge of the tapered part into a space S enclosed by the tubular part, the flat part and the extending part. The folded-back part abuts on the tapered part.

Abstract: A clamping system for connecting a first tube and a second tube whose facing ends have projecting clamping surfaces includes a collar having a belt able to be clamped around the clamping surfaces and a washer supported by the collar. The belt includes a first and a second sidewall between which is delimited an internal recess able to receive the clamping surfaces. The washer carries at least one foldable retaining finger which has a free end portion projecting axially beyond a first edge of the belt over a distance sufficient to allow manual manipulation thereof, the free end portion having a retaining edge configured, when the end portion is folded towards the axis of the belt, to be retained outside the belt by a radially projecting element.

Abstract: A coupling used to connect structural tubing includes segments surrounding a central space which receives the tubing. Teeth on an inner surface of the segments project toward the central space and form zones of deformation in the tubing upon engagement with the tubes' outer surfaces. Ends of the tubing abut one or more tongues on the inner surface, and observation apertures in the segments permit visual confirmation that the tubing is seated. Relief pockets on the inner surfaces of the segments receive portions of the tubing which deform outwardly. An insert may be present in the central space. The insert defines a space between itself and the inner surfaces of the segments which receives the tubing. The insert has relief channels which receive deformed regions of the tubing corresponding to the zones of deformation.

Abstract: Embodiments of an aircraft valve assembly are provided for use in conjunction with a selected type of clamp having multiple segments separated by a predetermined gap spacing. In one embodiment, the aircraft valve assembly includes a flowbody having a ported end portion and a flow passage in which a valve element is movably mounted. An array of baulking tabs is mounted around the ported end portion at predetermined intervals corresponding to the predetermined gap spacing to substantially limit the type of clamps installable around the ported end portion to the selected type of clamp.

Abstract: A flange clamp also known as a quick release clamp, in a preferred embodiment, includes a first half clamp body and a second half clamp body; the first half has a first arc outer side and a first arc inner side with the inner side having a first arc first load bearing shoulder and a first arc second load bearing shoulder. The first arc having a curvature of about 175 degrees to about 350 degrees with a first space is formed between the load bearing shoulders and is adapted to fit about a flange.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for a coned flange connection and coned flange connection. The connection arrangement includes a tensioning device bent in a ring shape having a changeable inner diameter, legs projecting radially inwardly from the tensioning device and forming, in an axial direction, an accommodation space, and an insert on which the legs are formed being arranged inside the tensioning device. The insert has a back bearing against an inside of the tensioning device and is arranged to connect the legs. The legs have multiple gaps in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A tube or pipe clamp has two clamp members that are pivotably connected to one another at respective hinge-forming ends thereof. The tube or pipe clamp has a locking device that includes a shaft and a locking element operatively attached to the shaft, the shaft being pivotably attached to one of the clamp members. The other clamp member has a pair of prongs defining a slot for receiving the shaft of the locking device, the locking element being engageable with the prongs to lock the clamp members to one another at ends thereof opposite the hinge-forming ends. The prongs each have at least one projection on a side facing away from the one clamp member. Each of the projections is disposed proximate the free end of the respective prong.

Abstract: The system comprises a collar (10) and a washer (28), the collar having a band (12) suitable for co-operating with bearing surfaces (16, 18) of the interconnected tubes (1, 2) via its inside periphery defining a setback (14), and means for tightening the band. The washer (28) is secured to the collar by fastening means (33, 34) and the system further comprises first pre-fitting means (38) for acting when the collar is in the non-tightened state to secure said collar to the first tube when the bearing surface (16) of said first tube is engaged in the setback (14). The clamping system further comprises second pre-fitting means (40) for acting, when the collar (10) is secured to the first tube (1) by the first pre-fitting means (38), to secure said collar to the second tube (2) when the bearing surface (18) of said second tube (2) is also engaged in the setback (14).

Abstract: An assembly includes a first seat, a second seat, a first fastener which fastens against the first seat, a second fastener which fastens against the second seat, and a baulking element disposed between the second fastener and the second seat. The baulking element is arranged with respect to the second fastener and the second seat such that fastening the second fastener against the second seat causes the baulking element to cant from a non-baulking position into a baulking position in which the baulking element prevents further fastening of the first fastener.

Abstract: A hybrid sheet metal V-band coupling secures peripheral flanges at mating ends of first and second coupling members together. The coupling includes at least first and second V-retainers disposed in end-to-end relation for circumferential receipt over substantially 360 degrees of the peripheral flanges of the coupling members. A sheet metal member engages the V-retainers, and a latch assembly selectively secures the opposite ends of the sheet metal member. The sheet metal member is integrally joined to the V-retainers, for example, by welding or riveting. The latch assembly preferably includes ears formed from sheet metal that each include a first portion integrally secured (e.g., welded or riveted) to the sheet metal member and upturned second portions or lugs. The lugs preferably include embossments that extend outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A clamp apparatus for holding together two abutting pipe ends, in which the pipe ends have radial flanges to facilitate the exerting of axial compressive forces on the pipe ends. The clamp includes a first strap structure and a fastening mechanism for providing circumferential compressive force on retainer segments configured to transfer the compressive force onto the flanges of the pipe ends. The clamp apparatus also includes a secondary strap structure for providing independent redundancy, relative to the primary strap, to supply back-up circumferential force onto the primary strap structure, should a failure occur in either of the fastening mechanism or the primary strap structure, to enable the clamp to maintain clamping force on the abutting pipe ends.

Abstract: A clamp adapter assembly for connecting an instrument to a pressure vessel. The clamp adapter assembly allows an operator to convert a bolt connection base known in the art into a base suitable for utilizing a clamped connection similarly known in the art. The connection assembly includes a bottom plate, at least one fastener to fasten the bottom plate to a base, a top retaining plate, and a clamp. The peripheral portions of the bottom plate and top retaining plate may be beveled in order to be received within a tri-clamp. The top retaining plate may include two sections that overlappingly engage one another.

Abstract: A safety cap assembly for sealing an ostomy bag opening comprising: an attachment means, where said attachment means secures the safety cap assembly to the ostomy bag opening; a vertical tubing, where the vertical tubing fits onto the ostomy bag opening; an absorption barrier, where said barrier lies within the inner portion of the vertical tubing; and an end cap, said end cap encloses and seals the tubing. In one exemplary embodiment, the attachment means includes a Velcro fastening strip. The absorption barrier may be made of a cotton material or other absorbent material.

Abstract: A device and a method for connecting housing sections (5a, 5b, 5c) of soot particle filters uses a yoke-like clamping U-bolt (17) which has, disposed along the two longitudinal sides thereof, gripper-like bulges (29), for the mutual alignment and pressing against one another of end regions of adjacent housing sections (5a, 5b, 5c), which end regions are joined together without overlapping. A sealing tape (31), disposed at the inside of the clamping U-bolt (17), seals the gap between mutually adjoining housing sections (5a, 5b 5c) when the clamping U-bolt (17) is tightened.

Abstract: A waste heat recycling device includes an air-duct, a fan and a retaining mechanism. The air-duct is connected to a heat air. The fan communicates with the air-duct. The retaining mechanism clasps the air-duct and retains the fan. The retaining mechanism includes a clip and a support ring. An edge of the air-duct is sandwiched between the clip and the support ring.

Abstract: A system for treating exhaust gas from an engine is disclosed. The system may include a housing with a first longitudinal axis, an inlet port, and an outlet port. The housing may define a first flow path. A fluid treatment element may be arranged in the flow path. The system may also include a conduit defining a second longitudinal axis and forming a second flow path. The conduit may have first and second tubular portions generally aligned with the second longitudinal axis. The first tubular portion may have a first cross-section, and the second tubular portion may have a second cross-section. An inner diameter of the second cross-section may be less than an inner diameter of the first cross-section. The centerpoint of the first inner diameter may be offset from the centerpoint of the second inner diameter in a direction generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A system for treating exhaust gas from an engine is disclosed. The system may include a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and defining a flow path therebetween. A fluid treatment element may be arranged in the flow path and configured to treat exhaust gas. A conduit may be fluidly connected with at least one of the housing ports and may have first and second tubular portions. The first portion may have a first cross-section with an inner diameter, and the second portion may have a generally elongated second cross-section with an inner width and an inner length. The inner length of the second cross-section of the conduit may be smaller than the inner diameter of the first cross-section of the conduit, and the inner width of the second cross-section of the conduit may be greater than the inner diameter of the first cross-section of the conduit.

Abstract: A system for treating exhaust gas from an engine is disclosed. The system may include a housing, a fluid treatment element, and a conduit. The housing has an inlet and an outlet port and defines a flow path therebetween. The fluid treatment element is arranged in the flow path. The conduit is fluidly connected with at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port and includes a first port having a first axis and a second port having a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The first port has a first cross-section with an inner diameter. The second port has a second cross-section with an inner width and an inner length. The inner length of the second cross-section is smaller than the inner diameter of the first cross-section, and the inner width of the second cross-section is greater than the inner diameter of the first cross-section.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for releasably interconnecting a fluid joint. The fluid joint includes confronting ends of a pair of fluid conveying members, each of which has a ferrule fixedly attached thereto, and a sleeve circumferentially surrounding the ferrules. The coupling assembly includes a pair of coupling members, a hinge assembly configured to hingedly connect the first ends of the coupling members to permit them to rotate relative to each other between an open position and a closed position where the coupling members surround the sleeve, a pair of bonding wires, each of which is coupled to a respective coupling member and configured to electrically bond the respective coupling member to the ferrules of respective fluid conveying members, and a releasable latching assembly configured to releasably secure the second ends of the coupling members together when they are in their closed position.

Abstract: A band type clamp for securing together first and second pipe sections each having outwardly projecting flanges with opposing flange faces that extend about the circumference thereof is described. The band type clamp includes a conforming material disposed between the band type clamp and the outwardly projecting flanges and is configured to engage the outwardly projecting flanges and to exert an inwardly directed radial force thereon when the band type clamp is tightened from a first un-tightened position to a second tightened position and to radially pilot the outer surfaces and the first and second pipe sections relative to each other and the corresponding centerlines thereof.

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes pipe sockets of fluid-holding parts to be joined. The pipe sockets are provided with a peripheral locking rib, behind which a groove is formed and which has a conical front flank and a radial rear flank. The front flanks of the locking ribs lie opposite each other. The rear flank of one locking rib bounds a groove. The coupling assembly also contains a steel spring band, which is curved more than 240° and whose axial ends have inwardly directed flanges which engage behind the locking ribs and are interrupted on the side of the spring band opposite the ends of the spring band. The front flanks of the locking ribs enclose an angle <50° with the center axis, the radius of the smallest circumference of the front flanks is smaller than the inner radius of the flanges of the spring band.

Abstract: A tightenable band clamp with a clamping band and a tightening head with two clamping jaws which are a certain circumferential distance apart and which can be moved toward each other by a tightening device. For this purpose, at least one clamping jaw, in the area of its radially inside surface, has at least one projection which extends in the circumferential direction toward the other clamping jaw and which projects into the gap.

Abstract: A coupling for suspending a fuel injector from a fuel rail assembly of an internal combustion engine includes a collar that mates with the fuel injector and a retainer clip that engages with the collar and with an annular flange of an injector socket thereby mechanically connecting the fuel injector to the fuel rail assembly. The retainer clip includes windows having a convex profile to enable even load distribution upon the socket flange when assembled. Coincident keyed features are integrated in the flange of the injector socket and in the collar to facilitate correct alignment of the injector relative to the fuel rail. Paired together, the retainer clip and the collar enable a secure, and coincident keyed fuel injector-to-fuel rail connection that is able to withstand high pressure separating loads.

Abstract: Provided is a joint which can be easily detached from and attached to pipes, in which a flange joint is connected air-tightly at a connection portion of medium-size or large-size pipes, without using bolts. In the pipe joint, flanges are formed at both ends of connection tubes for respective pipes, connection units are fitted with the flanges, to then make the flanges and the connection units easily connected using a connector, respectively, in order to prevent the flanges from seceding from the connection units, respectively, a protrusion and an O-ring groove are formed at the end of one connection tube to thus make an O-ring fitted into the O-ring groove, and a concave portion is formed on the inner circumference of the other connection tube, to thereby closely contact the O-ring at the state where the protrusion closely contacts the groove, to thus maintain air-tightness.

Abstract: A duct is provided which there is no need to attach any reinforcing material to. This duct has a hollow 5 formed by joining a plurality of flat wall plates 11 to 14 so that the interior surfaces of the wall plates 11 to 14 face each other. The duct is provided with four folded portions including a strip-shaped folded portion 11C, 12C formed by folding each wall plate 11 to 14 on the side of the exterior surface of each wall plate 11 to 14.

Abstract: A clamp that includes a collar having first and second ends from which first and second lugs extend. Each of the first and second lugs has a thick portion and a thin portion, and the lugs are connected by a fastener. The clamp is positioned around tubes, and the fastener is tightened to tighten the clamp around the connection. The fastener may be tightened from an open position OP, when the lugs are not touching, to a closed position CP, when the thick portions of the lugs are touching. The fastener may be tightened further to a third position, so that the thin portions of the lugs move closer to one another. The clamp may also include a hinge area in which a gasket seal may be attached to the clamp or one of the tubes.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment device is provided for a power system. The exhaust treatment device has an inlet module, a filter module, an outlet module, and a clamping element. The filter has a housing with at least one submerged flange. At least one of the inlet and the outlet modules also have at least one submerged flange. The clamping element is configured to engage the at least one submerged flange of the filter module and the at least one submerged flange of the at least one of the inlet and the outlet modules to connect the filter module to the at least one of the inlet and outlet modules.

Abstract: A connecting device between two tubes for defining a play place for pets, comprises: a female retainer, a male retainer and a quick connect and release locking clamp. The female retainer includes a concave portion and two protruding shafts. The male retainer is pivotally connected with the female retainer and includes a clamping portion. The quick connect and release locking clamp is pivotally connected with the male retainer and includes two grooves. The clamping portion engages in the concave portion, and the two grooves are engaged with the two protruding shafts, so that the two tubes are connected to define a play place for pets.

Abstract: A clamping system for connecting two tubes (20, 22) together in leaktight manner, the facing ends of the tubes having bearing surfaces (16, 18) that project relative to the cylindrical outside surfaces of said tubes. The system comprises a collar (10) and a washer (28). The collar has a band (12) suitable for co-operating with bearing surfaces via its inside periphery defining a setback, and a bolt (24) and a nut (26) arrangement for tightening the band (12). The washer is secured to the collar (10) by fixing tabs (32, 34, 36).

Abstract: A sanitary connector apparatus includes first and second tubular members coaxially aligned such that a first member end of the first tubular member is positioned toward a second member end of the second tubular member. First and second sealing components radially extend from the first and second member ends, respectively. An annular groove is formed into the first end face of the first sealing component and a corresponding resilient rib is integrally formed with the second end face of the second sealing component. A clamp band, secured around the outer perimeter of the first and second sealing components, has two extension members that apply compressive force to the sealing components in a direction coaxial to the tubular members. The compressive force applied is sufficient to compress the resilient rib into the corresponding groove and position the first end face against the second end face.

Abstract: A V-band clamp that includes an annular band having an inner surface and an outer surface. A latch assembly is attached to the outer surface of the band for attaching objects together. A plurality of insert segments are attached to the inner surface of the band, wherein each segment includes a contour edge for preventing damage to objects being joined together during installation of the V-band clamp.

Abstract: A clamp for a sanitary fitting includes a first and a second semicircular part that are circumscribed by a flexible cable tie. Each semicircular part has a concave side and a convex side. A channel is formed in each concave and each convex side. The concave channels accommodate a flange of a sanitary fitting when the first and second semicircular parts are disposed in confronting relation to one another. The cable tie positioned in the convex channels circumscribes the confronting semicircular parts. A cable tie catch slidingly receives a free end of the cable tie when the cable tie circumscribes the first and second semicircular parts. A marker on the cable tie registers with the catch or another marker on the cable tie when the cable tie is under a predetermined amount of tension to ensure that the same amount of tension is consistently applied to the cable tie.

Abstract: The expandable band is used to secure a sealing element within a generally cylindrical structure, such as a pipe or manhole, or other round hole. The expandable band includes a band body having a first band end portion and a second band end portion. The first band end portion includes a plurality of slots, and the second band end portion includes a first and second aperture. A locking member is a separate element adapted to fit within the first and second apertures and includes a first tab for extending through the first aperture and into one of the plurality of slots to lock the expandable band at the desired diameter and a second tab for engaging the second aperture. The second tab is designed not to interfere with the first band end portion while expanding the band. The locking member may also include at least one rib or protrusion.

Abstract: Butt joint between two pipe segments (10) of sheet metal with circular or oval cross-section, which respectively exhibit on one end a connecting flange (32), formed one-piece with the adjacent pipe wall (12), for producing the butt joint with an adjacent pipe segment. On the end of each pipe segment (10) there lies, on the outer side thereof, and a least against one radial inner part of a ring rim (14) of each connecting flange (32), a one-piece reinforcing ring (47) of sheet metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a branch piece for a pipework, comprising a body (1) including at least one branch fitting (2). A connecting piece (3) is arrangeable in the branch fitting (2). The branch piece includes a locking means made up of one or more parts for locking the connecting piece (3) in place.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall and an apex wall spanning and connecting the first lateral wall to the second lateral wall. The apex wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface. A gasket is disposed on the inner surface of the apex wall. A groove is located on the apex wall.

Abstract: Rigid corrugated plastic pipe sections are provided with a flange radially extending from at least one end of the pipe length, which allows structural and water tight joints between connecting flanged pipes and fittings to be formed in an assembly including a peripheral clamp and gasket, and a system, method and kit for effecting structural and water tight joints in corrugated plastic pipe pipes.

Abstract: A fuel container with a pipe, the fuel container having a pipe connecting piece with a conically widened rim and the pipe having an annular bead, on which a connecting member acts, and a sealing ring further being seated between the conically widened rim and the annular bead. In order to make the connection such that it can be produced simply and accurately, and to make it quite tightly, on the side of the annular bead facing the pipe connecting piece, the pipe forms a cylinder with two circumferential grooves, in each of which a sealing ring is seated, which rests in a sealing manner on the cylindrical inner surface of the pipe connecting piece. The annular bead has a cross section with two oblique flanks, the conically widened rim of the pipe connecting piece resting on the flank facing the pipe connecting piece, and the connecting member acting on the flank facing away.

Abstract: A joining connection for the ends of flue gas conduits, each of which is provided with a complemental taper joint, each taper joint having equally-spaced locking tabs extending outwardly therefrom, the locking tabs of each conduit being so positioned as to be substantially axially aligned and in close adjacency when the taper joints of the conduits are joined, and a split clamping band or locking ring sleeved on the taper joints and having an integral screw tightening mechanism and a series of equally-spaced slots therein, with the locking tabs of each conduit being captured in the slots of the clamping band, whereby tightening of the screw mechanism brings the clamping band into tight engagement with the conduits for securely locking the conduits together.

Abstract: A joining connection for the ends of flue gas conduits, each of which is provided with a complemental taper joint, each taper joint having equally-spaced locking tabs extending outwardly therefrom, the locking tabs of each conduit being so positioned as to be substantially axially aligned and in close adjacency when the taper joints of the conduits are joined, and a split clamping band or locking ring sleeved on the taper joints and having an integral screw tightening mechanism and a series of equally-spaced slots therein, with the locking tabs of each conduit being captured in the slots of the clamping band, whereby tightening of the screw mechanism brings the clamping band into tight engagement with the conduits for securely locking the conduits together.

Abstract: A a quick acting closure has two flanges. One of the two flanges has a groove for a flexible seal and the other has spaced cogs. The goal is to provide a quick acting closure in such a form that it can be used for the connection/closure of boiler or pipeline elements which can either have a round or a non-round cross section. In accordance with the invention, the two flanges are therefore connected to each other by individual clamps which are arranged at the circumference of the flanges and the number of which is equal to the number and the spacing of the cogs in the flange whereby the clamps are connected to each other two sheet rings, i.e. one lower and one upper sheet ring.

Abstract: A clean air duct (300) comprises a pair of tubular bodies (302, 310), each tubular body having a pair of opposed ends (304, 306, 312, 314), one of the opposed ends of one tubular body having an annular ring (346) which terminates at an inwardly extending lip (340), the other tubular body having an outwardly extending rib (322) at one end; and a cuff (320) connecting the outwardly extending rib and the inwardly extending lip. Another clean air duct (400) comprises a first blow molded tubular body (406) having a first open end (408) and an annular ring (450) which terminates at an inwardly extending lip (444), and a second blow molded tubular body (402) which has an open end (404). A cuff (412) connects the blow molded tubular bodies to one another wherein the lip (444) exerts a compressive sealing force around the second tubular body (402). Both tubular bodies (402, 406) extend from the cuff (412) in the same direction.

Abstract: A pipe bend for integration in a pipeline for conveying concrete has coupling flanges at the ends thereof which radially project beyond the outer surface of the pipe bend. The internal flow cross-section of the pipe bend is dimensioned essentially equal in any length portion of the pipe bend between the coupling flanges. The wall thickness of the radially outer bend portion facing away from the center of curvature increases in the conveying direction, wherein the internal flow cross-section has a ramp-like step in the radially outer bend portion at a distance from the end face of the pipe bend at the exit side corresponding approximately to twice the actual width of the coupling flange on the exit side.

Abstract: The connection or coupling between two equipments such as pipes (1 and 2) by a clamp (17) involves the use of a second clamp (8), tightened around the fixed pipe (1) and carrying a cradle (9) for supporting the clamp (17). This arrangement makes it possible to place the coupling parts in succession and to release them immediately afterwards. The cradle (9) also prevents the clamp (17) from tilting when its clamping screw (22) is turned. Finally, a sleeve (27) maintains the extension position of the pipes (1, 2), while also centering the sealing joint (32). All these advantages make it possible to correctly and easily assemble the parts with a single remote manipulator in the hot cells of nuclear installations.

Abstract: A connection of a coupling collar to the ends of hardened conveying pipes for fluidically conveying solids, such as, sands, gravels and concrete, includes a coupling collar with a connecting piece which is glued in a tension-proof manner to the outer surface of the end of a pipe and at least one wear ring is placed at least in the length portion of a connecting flange of the coupling collar at the end face of the pipe end.

Abstract: A band body is covered at a distal end thereof with a cap resulting in safety of a hose fastening band being enhanced. The cap is either molded or mechanically attached to the distal end of the band so the sharp edges are not exposed.

Abstract: A system for releasably restraining a first element and a second element is disclosed. The containment system uses a tensioner to urge a clamp into contact with the first element and with the second element, and a release selectively operates the tensioner to remove the clamp from contact with the first and second elements to permit relative movement therebetween. The clamp is particularly useful in maintaining a gap between the first and second elements which permits relative movement between the first and second elements after the clamp is removed.

Abstract: Cylindrical bodies of structural components, such as a spacecraft and a rocket section or two rocket sections, are coupled to each other by a releasable coupling device. The structural components have radially protruding flanges that face each other and are encircled by the coupling device. The coupling device includes a flexible tensioning element, such as a steel belt or link chain, the ends of which are interconnected by a clamping or locking device. The clamping or locking device is constructed as a two-armed lever, one end of which is connected to each of the ends of the tensioning element. The two-armed lever is rotatably supported and driven by an operating member such as a pipe section or rod. The two-armed lever is thus rotatable through an angle of about 180.degree. so that the ends of the tensioning element are brought into overlapping positions. When the ends are in such overlapping positions the device is locked. Rotation of the two-armed lever into the opposite direction unlocks the device.

Abstract: A clamp for joining a pair of elements having generally circular flanges, the clamp including an inner flange engaging portion arranged to provide generally axially extending forces to said flanges for retaining them against one another when substantially radial forces are applied to the inner flange, an outer circumferential strap element and at least one bolt. The clamp also includes a coupler engaging the strap element adapted to provide substantially circumferential tension thereto, whereby substantially radial forces are applied to the inner flange without urging non-circumferential bending of the strap element.

Abstract: Large and small seal ring segments are interconnected to allow for circumferentially overlapping sliding engagement therebetween. The seal ring segments form an annular seal ring having a radial flange which is mounted within an annular radial groove formed in one end of a conduit. An adjoining conduit is formed with a sealing band having a spherical contour for engaging a cylindrical base portion of the seal ring with an axially slidable and pivotable fit.