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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2011
Applicant:
John Stobbart, Swansea, GB;
Inventor:
John Stobbart, Swansea, GB;
Assignee:
Vector International Limited, Port Talbot, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 27/053 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 27/053 (2013.01);
Abstract
An all metal ball and socket joint for connecting two misaligned conduits in fluid-tight communication utilizes a metal seal ring having a substantially conical bore which provides a relatively flush bore profile to fluid flowing through the seal ring. The cone angle of the conical bore is chosen in accordance with the maximum misalignment expected. The seal ring is attached to the nose of the ball member preferably by bolts. Seals are pressure energized by fluid flow. An annular o-ring groove and a pressure port can be provided to allow a back seal test to be carried out during installation.