Patent ID: 6302452
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A pipe connector system for connecting stub end pipe having an end stub with a contact shoulder comprising:an interchangeable flange connector system and coupling connector system wherein the flange connector system and coupling connector system utilize common engagement rings, wherein the flange connector system includes a pair of flange members, each flange member having an outer ring portion, an inner ring portion and a web portion interconnecting the outer ring portion and the inner ring portion, with the web portion having bolt holes and the inner ring portion having an incline contact surface;wherein the coupling connector system has a pair of coupling members each having a crescent configuration with a shell-like housing having spaced inner rims with opposed inside, incline contact surfaces; and, wherein the engagement rings utilizable with the flange connector system and the coupling connector system have a contact face configured to engage the contact shoulder of the end stub of the stub end pipe and an incline contact surface contactable by the incline contact surface of the inner ring portion of the flange members and the incline contact surface of the coupling members when one of the flange members and coupling members is engaged with the engagement ring.