Patent ID: 8215678
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: B64D,F16L

Abstract:
1. A connector for a pipe, said connector comprising: a first connector element comprising a hollow generally cylindrical body member providing a connection for a pipe at one end and a first coupling portion at the other end; a second connector element comprising a hollow generally cylindrical body member providing a connection for a pipe at one end and a second coupling portion at an opposing end arranged for coupling with said first coupling portion, said first and second coupling portions being further arranged for relative axial sliding and angular flexure when coupled together; a bonding ring and an integral biasing element formed together as a single piece, said biasing element being arranged to radially bias said bonding ring into contact with said second connector element so as to maintain electrical bonding between said first and second connector elements during said relative axial sliding and angular flexure and to retain said second coupling portion within said first coupling portion; and a retaining member coupled to said first coupling portion and arranged to retain said bonding ring mounted on said second coupling portion.