Patent ID: 6076863
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A coupling assembly for connecting first and second multi-duct conduits in aligned end to end relationship, the assembly comprising.first and second end caps, each of said end cap having a plurality of apertures therethrough for receiving a respective duct of one of said first and second conduits, and a respective mounting portion arranged adjacent each said aperture; anda plurality of separate open-ended tubular members, each said tubular member having an internal bore for receiving a duct of said first and second conduits in respective ends thereof, wherein the assembly is in use, said tubular members are arranged substantially parallel to each other between said first and second end caps, and said end caps are mounted via said mounting portions to the ends of the tubular members such that the apertures of the first and second end caps are aligned with respective bores of the tubular members.