Patent ID: 6050615
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A pipe coupling comprising:first and second clamp halves of C-shaped cross-sections;at least one bolt which pivotally connects said clamp halves at a first end of each of said clamp halves; anda quick-action closure disposed at a second end of said first clamp half diametrically opposite to the first ends of said clamp halves, said quick action closure comprisinga screw bolt having a first end articulated to said first clamp half,pins oriented axially opposite to the screw bolt, the pins resting in depressions shaped so as to receive the pins, the depressions being provided in said second clamp half,a sliding member slipped over the screw bolt and which rests on the axial pins,a nut placed on a second end of the screw bolt which bears against the sliding member and which is adapted to draw said clamp halves into a closed position,a lever articulated to the nut, anda bowed spring articulated to said first clamp half and which locks the lever in the closed position.