Method for pipe coupling encapsulation

Active Publication Date: 2018-08-16
KRAUSZ IND
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The present invention provides an improved method for repairing leaks in pipes by using elastomeric partial rings and a metal band. The elastomeric partial rings are placed around the leaking joint coupling and the repair coupling is then placed around the elastomeric partial rings, tightened and secured with adhesive or male and female connections. The elastomeric partial rings have annular outer grooves and the metal band has an annular seal that extends over the joint coupling. The method can also include the placement of multiple layers of elastomeric partial rings and can be used in a variety of pipe joints.

Problems solved by technology

Thus replacement of a faulty pipe joint is not an option.
Prior art seals are not capable of being used externally over an existing coupling or existing bell joint.
Prior art seals lack the internal space needed if the repair seal is to be applied over and around an existing but leaking pipe joint.
A further problem with many prior-art seals arises when the fluid being transported is under high pressure.
This results in the seal lips being gradually pushed outwards, eventually leading to complete seal failure.

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[0019]FIG. 1 illustrates a bell joint coupling 1, which has some leak. The bell joint coupling 1 is at the end of a pipe 4 and is connected to another pipe 3.

[0020]Similarly, FIG. 2 illustrates a sleeve joint coupling 2, which has some leak. The sleeve joint coupling 2 may be used to connect pipes 5 and 6.

[0021]Reference is now made additionally to FIG. 3. In accordance with a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, a pipe coupling encapsulation assembly 10 is provided to repair the leaking pipe joints, without having to interrupt flow through the pipes and joint couplings. The pipe coupling encapsulation assembly 10 includes two elastomeric partial rings 12, which may be made of natural or synthetic rubber or other suitable material. Each elastomeric partial ring 12 is wrapped or otherwise placed around one of the pipes on opposite sides of the leaking joint coupling (1 or 2), as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0022]If desired, each elastomeric partial ring 12 may be secured in p...

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Abstract

A method for pipe coupling encapsulation includes placing two elastomeric partial rings around pipes on opposite sides of a leaking joint coupling, taking a repair coupling, which includes a band and opposing clamp members extending outwards from ends of the band, and placing the band around the leaking joint coupling such that opposite end portions of the band overlie the elastomeric partial rings, and tightening the opposing clamp members towards each other with one or more tightening elements.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to pipe coupling assemblies, such as those used to sealingly connect pipes together or to repair breaks or leaks in pipes, and particularly to methods for pipe coupling encapsulation in which the pipe coupling fits over existing bell-shaped joints and sleeve joints and seals the joint.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many kinds of removable band-type couplings for pipes exist in the art. It is noted that throughout the specification and claims, the term “pipe” encompasses any kind of generally cylindrical object, and the terms “clamp” and “coupling” are used interchangeably.[0003]Pipeline leakage must be prevented for both economic and environmental reasons, depending on the nature of the fluid being transported. When needed repairs are inevitably carried out under field conditions, and in many situations there is a requirement that the flow of fluid in the pipeline may not be interrupted for any reason. Thus replac...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L55/172
CPCF16L55/172F16L55/178
Inventor CHIPROOT, AVI
Owner KRAUSZ IND
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