ES1066999U

ES1066999U - Union elements for pipes (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1066999U
Application number: ES200800107U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Maria Isabel Madrid Civera
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-01-21
Filing date: 2008-01-21
Publication date: 2008-04-01
Anticipated expiration: 2018-01-21
Also published as: ES1066999Y

Abstract

Connection element for pipes, of the type applicable for joining or joining pipes, characterized in that it is constituted from an inner tubular body (2) on whose ends (2a), which are substantially narrower than its central area (10), fit each coupling parts (3), which has some transverse grooves (4) and an interior surface (5) conforming the cylindrical hollow (6) to accommodate the ends of the pipes ( t) to be joined, existing between each of said coupling parts (3) and the corresponding end (2a) of the inner tubular body (2) a piece (7) in the form of a ring with perimetric claws (8) intended to prevent the exit of said pipes. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Elemento de unión para tuberías.Connecting element for pipes.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un elemento de unión para tuberías, que aporta a la función a que se destina varias ventajas e innovadoras características, que se describirán en detalle más adelante.The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a connecting element for pipes, which contributes to the function to which several advantages and innovative features, which will be described in detail later.

De forma más concreta, el objeto de la invención consiste en un elemento de unión especialmente destinado para ser aplicado en la unión o empalme de tuberías, configurándose como una innovadora alternativa, más práctica y eficaz frente los sistemas actualmente conocidos para el mismo fin.More specifically, the object of the invention consists of a specially designed connecting element to be applied in the union or joint of pipes, being configured as an innovative, more practical and effective alternative against systems currently known for the same purpose.

Background of the invention

Como es sabido, para la unión o empalme entre los distintos tramos de tuberías, en las instalaciones del tipo que aquí concierne, se suelen utilizar elementos de unión que permitan de forma eficaz y segura mantener unidos los extremos de dichos tramos, debiendo cumplir, según la normativa vigente, una serie de requisitos de seguridad.As is known, for joining or splicing between the different sections of pipes, in the facilities of the type that Here it concerns, usually use connecting elements that allow effectively and safely hold the ends of these together sections, must comply, according to current regulations, a series of security requirements

Para ello, la mayoría de dichos elementos, actualmente conocidos en el mercado, consisten en dispositivos que cuentan con sistemas de sujeción que requieren de notable esfuerzo para su instalación y que, a menudo, precisan de piezas adicionales de fijación, constituyendo sistemas caros y de complicada colocación, siendo el objetivo de la presente invención crear un elemento de unión que simplifique su colocación y fabricación sin perder por ello eficacia en su función.To do this, most of these elements, currently known in the market, consist of devices that they have fastening systems that require remarkable effort for installation and that often require additional parts fixing, constituting expensive and complicated systems placement, the objective of the present invention being to create a connecting element that simplifies its placement and manufacturing without lose efficiency in its function.

Sin embargo, en la actualidad y como referencia al estado de la técnica, debe mencionarse que, por parte del peticionario se desconoce la existencia de ningún otro elemento de unión para tuberías que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y de configuración semejantes, a las que presenta el que aquí se preconiza.However, at present and as a reference to the state of the art, it should be mentioned that, by the petitioner the existence of any other element of pipe joint with technical characteristics, structural and configuration similar to those presented by the which is recommended here.

Explanation of the invention.

En concreto, el elemento de unión para tuberías según la presente invención, el cual como se ha mencionado está especialmente destinado para ser aplicado para la unión o empalme de tuberías, consiste en un cuerpo tubular cuyo diseño ha sido especialmente desarrollado de forma que permite introducir la tubería en su interior con facilidad, pero que impide la salida de la misma gracias a unas garras, previstas para tal fin, de que dispone situadas en una pieza interior, las cuales se cierran sobre la tubería al intentar extraerla del manguito.Specifically, the connecting element for pipes according to the present invention, which as mentioned is specially designed to be applied for joining or splicing of pipes, consists of a tubular body whose design has been specially developed in order to introduce the pipe inside easily, but that prevents the exit of the same thanks to claws, intended for that purpose, that It has located in an inner piece, which are closed on the pipe when trying to extract it from the sleeve.

Lógicamente, si se modifica adecuadamente la configuración de la zona central del citado cuerpo, para adaptarlo a los diferentes tipos de unión entre tuberías, éste podrá aplicarse a dichos distintos tipos de unión que generalmente existen en las instalaciones, actuando de la misma forma que los accesorios previstos para ello, tal como codos, T, reducciones, etc., pero con la eficacia del sistema descrito.Logically, if the configuration of the central area of said body, to adapt it to the different types of union between pipes, this one can apply to these different types of union that generally they exist in the facilities, acting in the same way as the accessories provided for this purpose, such as elbows, T, reductions, etc., but with the efficiency of the system described.

El nuevo elemento de unión para tuberías representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new pipe connection element represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, the provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en alzado del elemento de unión para tuberías objeto de la invención, en la que se aprecia su configuración externa.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in elevation of the connecting element for pipes object of the invention, in which its external configuration is appreciated.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en sección longitudinal, según el corte vertical A-A señalado en la figura 1, apreciándose en ella la configuración interna de los elementos de la invención así como las partes y elementos que comprende.Figure number 2.- Shows a view in longitudinal section, according to the vertical section A-A indicated in figure 1, showing the configuration in it internal elements of the invention as well as the parts and elements that you understand.

La figura número 3.- Muestra una vista en planta del elemento de unión para tuberías.Figure number 3.- Shows a view in connecting element plant for pipes.

La figura número 4.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva de la invención.Figure number 4.- Shows a view in perspective of the invention.

La figura número 5.- Muestra una vista en despiece de la invención, apreciándose la configuración de cada uno de los elementos que comprende.Figure number 5.- Shows a view in exploded view of the invention, the configuration of each one being appreciated of the elements that you understand.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which includes the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail below.

Así, tal como se aprecia en dichas figuras, el elemento de unión (1) que se propone consiste esencialmente en un cuerpo tubular interior (2) sobre cuyos extremos (2a), los cuales son sensiblemente más estrechos que su zona central (10), se ajustan sendas piezas de acople (3), en las que cuenta con unas ranuras transversales (4) y una superficie interior (5) conformante del hueco cilíndrico (6) destinado a acoger los extremos de las tuberías (T) a unir, existiendo, entre cada una de dichas piezas de acople (3) y el correspondiente extremo (2a) del cuerpo tubular interior (2), una pieza (7) en forma de aro con unas garras perimetrales (8) destinadas a impedir la salida de dichas tuberías.Thus, as can be seen in these figures, the proposed connecting element (1) consists essentially of a inner tubular body (2) on whose ends (2a), which are significantly narrower than its central zone (10), it fit two coupling parts (3), in which it has some transverse grooves (4) and an inner surface (5) conformant of the cylindrical recess (6) intended to accommodate the ends of the pipes (T) to be joined, existing, between each of said pieces of coupling (3) and the corresponding end (2a) of the tubular body interior (2), a piece (7) in the form of a ring with claws perimeter (8) intended to prevent the exit of said pipelines.

Para ello, dichas garras (8), se hallan dispuestas de forma que dimanan hacia los respectivos extremos del cuerpo tubular (2), y presentan una protuberancia (9) en su extremo distal en forma de cuña que facilita la entrada de la tubería a empalmar.To do this, said claws (8) are found arranged so that they emanate towards the respective ends of the tubular body (2), and have a protuberance (9) at its end wedge-shaped distal that facilitates the entry of the pipe to splice.

Sin embargo, su salida al intentar tirar de ella hacia fuera es impedida al cerrarse las garras (8) sobre la tubería, debido al diseño cónico del extremo (11) final del interior las piezas de acople (3).However, your exit when trying to pull she out is prevented by closing the claws (8) on the pipe, due to the conical design of the end (11) end of the interior the coupling parts (3).

Asimismo, la pieza interior (2), en la zona de unión entre su parte central (10) y sus extremos (2a) más estrechos, cuenta con unos escalonamientos (12) destinados a favorecer el acoplamiento de los bordes de las tuberías a empalmar, contando en la zona media de dichos extremos (2a) con resaltes (13) de goma o similar que incrementan la estanqueidad de la unión.Also, the inner part (2), in the area of junction between its central part (10) and its ends (2a) more narrow, it has some steps (12) intended for favor the coupling of the edges of the pipes to be spliced, counting in the middle area of said ends (2a) with projections (13) rubber or similar that increase the tightness of the joint.

Cabe señalar que la parte central (10) del descrito cuerpo (2), que en el ejemplo representado es recta, apta en este caso para el empalme o unión de dos tramos en línea, podrá adoptar distintas configuraciones en orden a adaptarse a las diferentes necesidades de unión entre tramos de tubería de la instalación, adoptando, pues según convenga, una configuración en codo, en T, con distinto diámetro en un extremo que en otro para reducciones, etc., contando siempre en su interior con las descritas piezas (7) con garras (8) destinadas a fijar los extremos de las tuberías a unir.It should be noted that the central part (10) of the described body (2), which in the represented example is straight, suitable In this case, for the splicing or joining of two sections in line, you can adopt different configurations in order to adapt to different needs of union between sections of pipe of the installation, adopting, as appropriate, a configuration in elbow, in T, with different diameter at one end than at another for reductions, etc., always counting inside with described pieces (7) with claws (8) intended to fix the ends of the pipes to join.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, not it is considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Pipe connection element, of the type applicable for joining or splicing pipes, characterized in that it is constituted from an inner tubular body (2) on whose ends (2a), which are substantially narrower than its central area (10), fit two coupling parts (3), in which it has transverse grooves (4) and an interior surface (5) forming the cylindrical recess (6) designed to accommodate the ends of the pipes ( T) to be joined, existing between each of said coupling parts (3) and the corresponding end (2a) of the inner tubular body (2) a ring-shaped part (7) with perimeter claws (8) intended to prevent the exit of said pipes.

2. Pipe connection element according to claim 1, characterized in that the claws (8) provided in the parts (7) are arranged so that they emanate towards the respective ends of the tubular body (2), and they have a protrusion (9) at their wedge-shaped distal end.

3. Pipe connection element according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the end (11) of the coupling parts (3) has a conical design.

4. Connecting element for pipes, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inner part (2), in the joining area between its central part (10) and its narrower ends (2a), has with steps (12) intended to favor the coupling of the edges of the pipes to be spliced, counting in the middle area of said ends (2a) with rubber projections (13) or similar that increase the tightness of the joint.

5. Pipe connection element according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the central part (10) of the body (2) has a straight, curved, T-shaped configuration, with a different diameter at one end which in another, etc., as appropriate, in order to adapt to the different needs of union between sections of pipe of the installation.