Patent ID: 8262138
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A transmission element comprising: a flange section comprising: a transmission section having a substantially cylindrical internal peripheral surface and a wall thickness tapering from an end proximal to the flange section to an end distal to the flange section, wherein a rigid pipe is inserted within the peripheral surface of the transmission section; and a bridge section connecting the flange section and the transmission section comprising a plurality of webs; wherein the transmission element is manufactured from a heat-resistant plastic further wherein the rigid pipe encompasses the support body, the transmission element at least partially encompasses the rigid pipe, and a sliding sleeve having a contour of an internal peripheral surface adapted to complement an external peripheral surface of the transmission element is partially pushed onto the transmission section so that the internal peripheral surface of the sliding sleeve and the external peripheral surface of the transmission section are at least partially in friction-locked contact to provide a pipe connection.