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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 1998
Filed:
Apr. 24, 1996
Thierry Noel, Sebourg, FR;
Akira Narita, Osaka, JP;
Vallourec Oil & Gas, Aulnoyes-Aymeries, FR;
Sumitomo Metal Industries, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The threaded joint for tubes according to the invention concerns sealed end to end connections of metal tubes useable in particular in the petroleum industry. This joint comprises a sleeve provided with two housings with tapered threads into which are screwed the male extremities of two metal tubes provided with corresponding threads having non-threaded extremity zones the front walls of which abut one against the other, a clearance existing between the lateral walls of these zones and the annular wall of he sleeve opposite. Two pairs of male/female shoulder stops prevent over-screwing. The heights of the teeth of the male and female threads are identical.