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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2019
Freudenberg Oil & Gas, Llc, Houston, TX (US);
David Robertson, Tjodalyng, NO;
Freudenberg Oil & Gas, LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A longitudinal expansion joint for piping systems, includes a first casing member and a second casing member telescopically engaged with a second end of the first casing member, the second casing member having a first end adapted to connect to a second pipe and having a second end with a flange portion having a threaded outer surface. A longitudinal adjustment mechanism for longitudinally adjusting a position of the second casing member relative to the first casing member. A locking sleeve for locking a longitudinal position of the second casing member relative to the first casing member. A sealing system including a seal unit disposed between the first casing member, and the second casing member and a push plate disposed against the seal unit. A seal energizing system pushes against the push plate to energize the seal unit to seal between the first casing member and the second casing member.