Patent ID: 7677606
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector with an additional tolerance compensation capacity for articulately connecting a first and second pipeline of an engine-powered hot air supply system in an aircraft, wherein one pipe end of the first pipeline is articulately connected by a tie rod with a pipe end of the second pipeline with the formation of a gap, wherein the pipe ends each comprise a bearing ring incorporating an essentially centrically arranged receptacle for attaching the tie rod; wherein the receptacle is connected with a bearing ring inner surface by at least two braces pointing radially outward; wherein the opposing pipe ends are enveloped by a sealing unit for sealing the gap, and a first end of the tie rod comprises an adjusting unit for length adjustment; and wherein the tie rod comprises a screw-on ball head as the adjusting unit at the first end, and a fixed ball head at a second end.