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Pipe connectors with compensators

A connector and compensator technology, applied in the direction of pipe joints, pipes/pipe joints/pipe fittings, expansion compensation devices for pipelines, etc., can solve problems such as insufficient, insufficient cleaning, and misalignment

Active Publication Date: 2015-09-23
KRONES AG
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Problems solved by technology

Due to the play in the radial direction, centering in general by means of mounting such as flanged connectors is insufficient for centering
Possible misalignment due to bolts and holes in the flange
Adequate cleaning by means of flushing cannot be guaranteed if the pipe connectors are misaligned

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[0048] Figure 1a Shown is a pipe connector 1 comprising a compensator 2, a mounting aid 6 and means for centering the compensator. exist Figure 1a In the example shown in , the components used for centering include a centering sleeve 4 and a guide strip 5 .

[0049] exist Figure 1a In the lower half of the figure shown in , the (installed) centering sleeve can be seen from the outside; in the upper half, a section through the axis of the pipe connector can be seen.

[0050] Furthermore, the pipe connector may comprise flanges 7 at both ends of the compensator. The pipe connector may also be connected to two pipes by means of a flange 8 and may optionally comprise a flange 8 . For example, the pipe connector can be detachably mounted to the pipe by screwing the flange connections together with bolts 9 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the compensator may also comprise a seal 10 which, in the installed state, acts as a seal and prevents fluid or conveyed food from escaping from the pi...

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The connector (1) has a centering unit for centering the connector and comprising a centering sleeve (4) that extends along entire length of a compensator (2) in a mounted state, where the compensator comprises bellows. The centering sleeve is formed in two pieces and mounted by mounting aids (6) i.e. circlips, where a freedom of movement of one of the mounting aids or the compensator is confined in an axial direction. A flange (7) is provided on two sides of the compensator. Seals (10) are sealed between a pipe to be connected and the connector after the mounting of the connector. An independent claim is also included for a method for installing a pipe connector.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to pipe connectors with compensators. Background technique [0002] In order to compensate for thermal changes of the pipelines, in particular thermal expansions of the pipelines, pipeline connectors with compensators are used. Especially in the food industry or other applications in which extremely heated food products are transported, damage to the corresponding piping system could otherwise occur due to thermal changes in the length of the piping. It is advantageous if such a pipe connector can be installed and removed in the simplest possible manner, since this makes servicing easier. [0003] At the same time, in some areas, such as food processing areas, pipe connectors must be easy to clean. The transition between the pipe and the pipe connector should preferably continue in the axial direction in a flat manner inside the pipe, which means, for example, without edges or misalignments. In this way, areas of the tr...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16L51/00F16L51/02
CPCF16L25/01F16L51/02F16L2201/44F16L51/027
Inventor W·维德曼约翰·朱斯托M·索尔
Owner KRONES AG
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