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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 1992
Filed:
Jan. 08, 1991
Robert D Heyl, Williamsport, PA (US);
The Young Industries, Inc., Muncy, PA (US);
Abstract
A self-aligned flanged coupling for a pair of product transport pipes comprising a male member, a female member disposable in coupling relation to the male member, a clamping assembly mating with the male and female members for releasably securing the members, and an O-ring for disposed between the male and female members, wherein the male member comprises a first pipe, an annular flange for receiving the O-ring extending outwardly and circumferentially about the outer diameter of the first pipe and secured to the pipe having a recess disposed therein to receive the O-ring, wherein the pipe extends beyond the annular flange, wherein the female member comprises a second pipe, a support extending outwardly and circumferentially about the outer diameter of the second pipe, wherein the support extends beyond the second pipe, and a flanged portion extending outwardly from the second pipe and secured to the support having an orifice therein also adapted to receive the O-ring, wherein the O-ring is disposed within the recess of the annular flange of the male member and against the support of the female member and the male member pipe.