JP2013204806A - Case body connecting method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a case body connecting method capable of preventing leakage of fluid by interposing packing between a plurality of case bodies, and preventing fluid leakage from a fluid pipe when the packing is damaged and the packing is slipped out of a packing groove, when connecting the case bodies.SOLUTION: Spacer members 5a and 5b are interposed between a plurality of case bodies 11 and 12, for preventing approach of mutual opposed surfaces 14a and 15a when preparatorily arranging the mutual opposed surfaces 14a and 15a of adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15. After positioning the mutual opposed surfaces 14a and 15a of the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 in the pipe axis direction, the spacer members 5a and 5b release abutment of the mutual case bodies 11 and 12, the mutual opposed surfaces 14a and 15a are approached and the packing 4 between the opposed surfaces 14a and 15a is brought into pressure contact with each other, and the mutual connecting flanges 14 and 15 are sandwiched by a holding member 61, so that the plurality of case bodies 11 and 12 are connected.

Description

  The present invention connects a case body, which is detachably divided along the circumferential direction, to the outer surface of the fluid pipe in a sealed manner, thereby fixing the split joint body to the fluid pipe to form a branch flow path, The present invention relates to a case body connecting method for connecting a plurality of case bodies in a sealed state when covering and repairing a leak hole generated in a pipe with the case body.

  Conventionally, as a case body connecting method for sealingly connecting a case body that is detachably divided along the circumferential direction to the outer surface of the fluid pipe, one side end of the case body (holding piece) that fits the fluid pipe externally is used. A hook-shaped holding member that covers the other side end of the other case body and that extends in the longitudinal direction is formed, moved in the tube axis direction of the fluid pipe, and the hook-shaped holding member is tightly fitted to the ridge. The case is sandwiched and connected. (Hereinafter referred to as “Prior Art 1”. For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 45-31077 (pages 2, 3 and 1 to 3)

  However, in the prior art 1, there is a possibility that the fluid in the fluid pipe may leak from the gap between the protrusions that are continuous in the longitudinal direction on both side ends of the case body. Therefore, in order to prevent the fluid from leaking out from the fluid pipe, it is conceivable that a packing is interposed between the protrusions on both ends of the case body to prevent fluid leakage. When the strip is moved in the direction of the pipe axis of the fluid pipe, the packing provided on the side end of one case body is in sliding contact with the side end of the other case body, so that the packing is damaged or the packing is detached from the packing groove. In other words, there is a possibility that fluid leakage from the fluid pipe cannot be completely prevented. In addition, there is a problem that it takes time to move the protrusions on both ends of the case body in the direction of the pipe axis of the fluid pipe, and the skill of the operator is required.

  The present invention was made in order to solve such problems of the prior art, and by interposing packing between a plurality of case bodies to prevent fluid leakage, and when connecting the case bodies, It is an object of the present invention to provide a case body connecting method capable of preventing fluid leakage from a fluid pipe when the packing is damaged or the packing is detached from the packing groove.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the case body connecting method of the present invention includes:
A plurality of case flanges that are removably connected to the outer surface of the fluid pipe in a circumferential direction are provided with connecting flanges that protrude toward the outer diameter side and are adjacent to each other. A case body connecting method for connecting the plurality of case bodies by sandwiching the coupling flanges with a holding member via packing between opposing surfaces of the coupling flanges,
When the facing surfaces of the adjacent connecting flanges are prepared and arranged between the plurality of case bodies, a spacer member is provided to prevent the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges from approaching each other,
After the adjacent facing surfaces of the connecting flanges are positioned in the tube axis direction, the spacer member releases the contact between the case bodies and brings the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges closer to each other. The plurality of case bodies are connected by pressure-contacting the packings and sandwiching the connecting flanges with holding members.
According to this feature, since the packing is interposed between the opposing surfaces of the adjacent connecting flanges, it is possible to prevent fluid leakage from the fluid pipe and to adjust the movement of the opposing surfaces of the connecting flange to the case body. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the adjacent connecting flanges of the spacer members from approaching each other, and the packing provided between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges is not damaged by sliding contact. When the spacer member releases the contact between the case bodies, the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges approach each other and press the packing between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flange. Not only can this be prevented, but the plurality of case bodies can be firmly connected and the sealing performance can be maintained by sandwiching adjacent connecting flanges with holding members. In addition, since the spacer member can be used as a guide member when the case body moves in the tube axis direction, the connection work can be simplified and the burden on the operator can be reduced.

The case body connecting method of the present invention includes:
The spacer member comprises a spacer protrusion provided on the facing surface of one of the connecting flanges, and a spacer recess provided on the facing surface of the other connecting flange,
When the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges move, the spacer protrusions fit into the spacer recesses to release the contact between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges, and the opposing surfaces of the adjacent connecting flanges approach each other. The packing between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges is press-contacted, and the connecting flanges are clamped by a holding member.
According to this feature, when the opposing surfaces of adjacent coupling flanges move to a position where they are in contact with each other, the spacer protrusions fit into the spacer recesses, the opposing surfaces of the coupling flanges approach each other, and the packing is pressed. In addition, since the spacer protrusion fits into the spacer recess, movement between the two case bodies is prevented, so that the case body can be easily connected, and the adjacent connecting flanges can be sandwiched by the holding members thereafter. This can be done easily and quickly.

The case body connecting method of the present invention includes:
The spacer member is composed of a spacer clip that can be locked to a side end surface of one of the connection flanges interposed between opposing surfaces of the adjacent connection flanges,
After positioning adjacent surfaces of the connecting flanges adjacent to each other in the tube axis direction, the spacer clips inserted between the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges are removed to release the contact between the case bodies, and the connecting flanges The opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges are brought close to each other, the packing between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges is pressed into contact with each other, and the connecting flanges are sandwiched by holding members.
According to this feature, after moving the opposing surfaces of adjacent coupling flanges to the connection position for connecting the case body, when the spacer clip inserted between the opposing surfaces of the coupling flange is extracted, the opposing surfaces of the coupling flange Cases can be connected by bringing the packings close together and pressing the adjacent coupling flanges together by holding members, making it easy to connect the case bodies and special processing of the coupling flanges. The case body can be connected without damaging the packing only by preparing the spacer clip.

The case body connecting method of the present invention includes:
The holding member is a hook-shaped holding member that is formed on one of the connecting flanges and covers the other connecting flange, and the hook-shaped holding member engages with the other connecting flange, thereby connecting the connecting flanges to each other. It is characterized by pinching.
According to this feature, if the other connecting flange is engaged with the hook-shaped holding member formed on one of the connecting flanges and moved in the fluid pipe axis direction, adjacent connecting flanges can be sandwiched, A plurality of case bodies can be connected with a simple configuration.

The case body connecting method of the present invention includes:
After the connecting flanges are clamped by the holding members, the holding members are fixed to the connecting flanges by fixing means.
According to this feature, since the holding member is fixed to the connecting flange by the fixing means, the opposing surfaces of the connecting flange are in close contact with each other, and the adjacent connecting flanges can be securely clamped.

It is front sectional drawing of the case body in Example 1 of this invention, and is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is a top view which shows the state before connecting the case body in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a side view similar to FIG. 2. It is a front view which shows the state before the spacer protrusion in Example 1 fits into a spacer recessed part. (A) is a top view which shows the state before connecting the case body in the modification of Example 1, (b) is a side view like (a), (c) is a case body. It is a front view which shows the state connected. It is front sectional drawing which shows the state which connected the case body in Example 2. FIG. It is a top view which shows the state before connecting the case body in Example 2, and before interposing a spacer clip. FIG. 8 is a side view similar to FIG. 7. It is a front view which shows the state before extracting the spacer clip in Example 2. FIG.

  EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The form for implementing the case body connection method which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

  A case body connecting method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the fluid pipe 1 of the present embodiment is made of, for example, ductile cast iron for waterworks buried in the ground, is formed in a substantially circular shape in cross section, and the inner peripheral surface is not shown in the figure. Covered with body coating or mortar layer. The fluid pipe 1 according to the present invention may be made of metal such as cast iron or steel, or asbestos, concrete, vinyl chloride, polyethylene, or polyolefin. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the fluid in the fluid pipe 1 is clean water, but the fluid flowing in the fluid pipe is not necessarily limited to clean water. For example, in addition to industrial water, agricultural water, sewage, etc., gas or gas It may be a gas-liquid mixture of liquid and liquid.

  In FIG. 1, a joint body made of ductile cast iron to be attached to the fluid pipe 1 is detachably connected to the outer surface of the fluid pipe 1 along the circumferential direction in a detachable first case body 11 and a second case. The second case body 12 is integrally formed with a branch receiving portion 13 that communicates in a direction orthogonal to the tube axis O of the fluid pipe 1. A gate valve 2 having a valve body for opening and closing the branch flow path is attached to the branch receiving portion 13, and an insertion portion formed on one end side of a branch pipe (not shown) is sealed. Are mated and connected. The case body according to the present invention may be made of metal such as steel, or made of vinyl chloride, polyethylene, or polyolefin.

  Connection flanges 14 and 15 are integrally formed on both ends of the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 in the pipe circumferential direction so as to protrude outward in the pipe radial direction, and are the holding members of the present invention. It is sandwiched between the shape holding members 61. As shown in FIG. 1, the holding member of the present invention may be a hook-like holding member 61 formed integrally with the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11, or may be formed of a separate member from the connecting flange 14. May be. The first and second case bodies 11 and 12 are composed of two case bodies in FIG. 1, but the case body of the present invention only needs to be divided into a predetermined number of pieces, for example 3 or The case body divided into four parts may be externally fitted to the fluid pipe and detachably connected along the circumferential direction in a sealed manner.

  The hook-shaped holding member 61 is provided with a bolt 16 as a fixing means of the present invention. By screwing the bolt 16, the connecting flange 15 of the second case body 12 is pressed toward the first case body 11. .

  The packing grooves formed in each of the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 are adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the fluid pipe 1 and in the pipe circumferential direction in order to prevent leakage of fluid to the outside. A packing 4 for sealing each of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 of the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 is attached. The packing 4 is fixed in both packing grooves formed in the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 until the case bodies 11 and 12 are connected. The packing may be fixed to only one of the packing grooves formed in the first and second case bodies.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the spacer protrusion 5 a is formed on the facing surface 15 a of the connecting flange 15 of the second case body 12, and the facing surface of the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11. 14a is formed with a spacer recess 5b with which the spacer protrusion 5a is engaged. More specifically, the spacer protrusions 5a of the present embodiment are formed at three positions at both ends and the center along the tube axis direction, and the central spacer protrusion 50a ′ is a tube compared to the spacer protrusions 50a at both ends. It is long in the axial direction and short in the tube diameter direction. In addition, the spacer recess 5b of the present embodiment is formed at three locations at both ends and in the center along the tube axis direction so as to correspond to the spacer protrusions 50a ′ and 50a described above. Compared to the spacer recesses 50b at both ends, the spacer recesses 50b are longer in the tube axis direction and shorter in the tube diameter direction. The spacer protrusions and spacer recesses of the present invention are not limited to three locations as long as they can be fitted to each other, and may be only one location, or two or four locations or more. It doesn't matter. Further, the plurality of spacer protrusions and spacer recesses are not limited to those having different shapes at the center and both ends as in this embodiment, and may be formed in the same shape.

  When the case bodies 11 and 12 are preliminarily arranged at positions where the positions in the tube axis direction do not match, that is, positions where the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 do not match each other, the second case The spacer projection 5 a formed on the body 12 comes into contact with the facing surface 14 a of the connection flange 14 of the first case body 11. Thereby, the packing 4 fixed to the packing groove on the first case body 11 side by the protrusion of the spacer protrusion 5a does not slide on the facing surface 15a of the connection flange 15 of the other second case body 12, and Similarly, the packing 4 fixed in the packing groove on the second case body 12 side can be prevented from slidingly contacting the facing surface 14 a of the connecting flange 14 of the other first case body 11.

  When the first case body 11 moves in the tube axis direction or the radial direction with respect to the second case body 12, the spacer protrusion 5a on the second case body 12 side is fitted into the spacer recess 5b on the first case body 11 side. Then, the abutment is released and the facing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flange 14 and the connecting flange 15 approach each other to press the packing 4 in pressure contact. The spacer protrusion 5a is fitted into the spacer recess 5b, thereby preventing the movement of the case bodies 11 and 12 in the tube axis direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, a notch 62 is formed at the tip of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, and this notch is formed on the connecting flange of the second case body 12. A step portion 7 that can pass through the portion 62 may be formed.

  Next, the case body connecting method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second case body 12 is disposed in the fluid pipe 1 in an externally fitted state. The packing 4 is attached in advance to the packing groove of the second case body 12. Next, the 1st case body 11 is arrange | positioned in the outer periphery of the fluid pipe | tube 1 in the external fitting state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, if the opposing surface 14 a of the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11 and the position of the opposing surface 15 a of the other adjacent connecting flange 15 of the second case body 12 are shifted and prepared, 4 and FIG. 5C, the spacer protrusion 5a of the second case body 12 abuts against the opposing surface 14a of the connection flange 14 of the first case body 11, and the adjacent connection flanges 14 and 15 are adjacent to each other. Will be prevented from approaching. Thereby, the packing 4 provided between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connection flanges 14 and 15 is not damaged by sliding contact even if both the connection flanges 14 and 15 move.

  When the opposing surface 14a of the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11 and the opposing surface 15a of the other adjacent connecting flange 15 of the second case body 12 are arranged so as not to be displaced. As shown in FIG. 1, the spacer protrusion 5a on the second case body 12 side is fitted and locked to the spacer recess 5b on the first case body 11 side. The axial movement is prevented, and the packing 4 provided between the opposing surfaces 14a, 15a of both the connecting flanges 14, 15 has no displacement of the connecting flanges 14, 15, and the connecting flanges 14, 15 The contact surfaces 14a and 15a are not slid in contact with each other and are not damaged. Therefore, the sealing performance by the packing 4 is not impaired.

  Further, both case bodies 11 are in a state in which the spacer projection 5a of the second case body 12 abuts against the facing surface 14a of the connection flange 14 of the first case body 11 and prevents the adjacent connection flanges 14 and 15 from approaching each other. , 12, the spacer projection 5a of the second case body 12 is guided on the facing surface 14a of the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11, and the packing 4 can be moved without sliding. Finally, the state shown in FIG. 1 is reached, the spacer protrusion 5a of the second case body 12 is fitted into the spacer recess 5b on the first case body 11, and the opposing surfaces 14a, 15a of the connecting flanges 14, 15 are in contact with each other. The packing 4 between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 is brought into pressure contact with each other.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the spacer protrusions 5a and spacer recesses 5b provided at three locations in the tube axis direction, the central spacer protrusion 50a ′ and the spacer recess 50b ′ are the spacer protrusions 50a and the spacer recesses 50b at both ends. Since the shapes are different, when the connecting flanges 14 and 15 are moved in the tube axis direction, the spacer projection 50a at the end (spacer recess 50b) faces the spacer recess 50b ′ at the center (spacer projection 50a ′). Even so, it is possible to avoid the possibility of erroneous fitting.

  As shown in the present embodiment, the spacer protrusion 5a may be provided on the second case body 12 side, and the spacer recess 5b may be provided on the first case body 11 side. The spacer recess 5b may be provided on the second case body side, provided on the one case body 11 side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5A, the spacer protrusion 5a and the spacer recess 5b are provided at a plurality of locations along the tube axis direction and at locations facing each other in the tube radial direction (in this embodiment, upper and lower locations). ), It is possible to reliably prevent the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 from approaching each other.

  And in the state which blocked | prevented the movement of the said connection flanges 14 and 15 which both case bodies 11 and 12 adjoin, the hook-shaped holding member 61 of the 1st case body 11 is engaged with the connection flange 15, and it is a pipe-axis direction. When the extending hook-shaped holding member 61 is moved in the tube axis direction, the connecting flanges 14 and 15 of the case bodies 11 and 12 can be clamped and connected.

  Since the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 is engaged with the outer surfaces of the connecting flanges 14 and 15, the hook-shaped holding member 61 has a frictional force, an elastic force of the packing 4, and spacer protrusions 5a and spacer recesses 5b When the bolt 16 provided on the hook-shaped holding member 61 is screwed in, the front end of the bolt 16 is locked to the connecting flange 15. Since the connecting flange 15 is pressed against the connecting flange 14, the two connecting flanges 14 and 15 can be brought close to each other to ensure sealing by the packing 4, and the two connecting flanges 14 and 15 can be prevented from moving. The fixing means of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the bolt 16 and may be, for example, a set screw having no head, or a spring member interposed between the holding member and the connecting flange. Absent.

  Further, if the tips of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 are tapered toward the tube axis direction to be tapered, and the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 is also tapered so as to engage with the tapered shape, Engagement work between the tips of the flanges 14 and 15 and the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 can be facilitated, and the engagement strength due to the tapered shape can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, a notch 62 is formed at the tip of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, and this notch is formed on the connecting flange of the second case body 12. When the step portion 7 that can pass through the portion 62 is formed, when the first case body is assembled to the second case body 12 that is externally fitted to the fluid pipe 1, the connection flange 15 of the second case body is attached to the second case body 12. The formed step portion 7 is inserted into the notch portion 62 of the flange-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, and then moved in the tube axis direction. Thereby, since the position of the spacer protrusion 5a on the second case body 12 side is shifted from the position of the spacer recess 5b on the first case body 11 side, the connecting flanges 14 and 15 cannot be approached. In addition, there is no possibility that the spacer protrusions and the spacer recesses which are different in position in the tube axis direction and are not scheduled to be fitted together will be erroneously fitted, and damage to the packing 4 can be reliably prevented. Then, the positions of the first case body 11 and the second case body 12 are shifted so that the spacer protrusion 5a of the second case body 12 is fitted into the spacer recess 5b on the first case body 11 side. , 15 can be brought close to each other, and the packing 4 between the facing surfaces 14a, 15a of the connecting flanges 14, 15 can be pressed. Thus, by providing the notch portion 62 and the stepped portion 7 in the hook-shaped holding member 61 and the connecting flange 15, the amount of movement of the first case body 11 and the second case body 12 in the tube axis direction can be shortened. Therefore, not only can the work amount and work space be reduced, but also the occurrence of damage to the packing 4 can be minimized.

  As described above, according to the case body connecting method of the present invention, since the packing 4 is interposed between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the adjacent coupling flanges 14 and 15, fluid leakage from the fluid pipe 1 can be prevented, Since the second case bodies 11 and 12 are provided with spacer protrusions 5a and spacer recesses 5b which are spacer members for adjusting the movement of the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15, the spacer protrusions 5a Adjacent connection flanges 14 and 15 can be prevented from approaching each other, and the packing 4 provided between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connection flanges 14 and 15 is not damaged by sliding contact. When the spacer protrusion 5a releases the contact between the first and second case bodies 11 and 12, the facing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 approach each other and the facing surfaces 14a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 approach each other. , 15a is pressed against each other, so that sealing by the packing 4 can be performed and fluid leakage can be prevented, and the adjacent connecting flanges 14, 15 can be sandwiched by the hook-shaped holding member 61. The plurality of case bodies 11 and 12 can be firmly connected, and the sealing performance can be maintained. Moreover, since the spacer protrusion 5a can be used as a guide member when the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 are moved in the tube axis direction, the connection work can be simplified and the burden on the operator can be reduced. Further, even when an external force in the pull-out direction is applied to the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 due to an earthquake or the like, the tightly connected state between the connecting flanges 14 and 15 by the hook-shaped holding member 61 can be firmly maintained.

  Further, when the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 move to a position where they are in contact with each other, the spacer protrusion 5a is fitted into the spacer recess 5b and the opposing surfaces 14a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 are connected. 15a approach each other, press the packing 4, and the spacer projection 5a fits into the spacer recess 5b, so that the movement of the case bodies 11 and 12 is prevented. In addition, it is possible to easily and quickly perform the clamping operation of the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 by the hook-shaped holding member 61 thereafter.

  Further, if the other connecting flange 15 is engaged with the hook-shaped holding member 61 formed on the connecting flange 14 and moved in the fluid pipe axis direction, the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 can be sandwiched. A plurality of case bodies 11 and 12 can be connected with a simple configuration.

  Further, since the hook-shaped holding member 61 is fixed to the connecting flange 15 by the bolt 16 which is a fixing means, the facing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 are in close contact with each other and the adjacent connecting flanges 14 and 15 are in contact with each other. Can be securely clamped.

  A case body connecting method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The case body connecting method according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the structure of the spacer member. In addition, the same structure as Example 1 attaches the same code | symbol, and abbreviate | omits description.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that spacer protrusions and spacer recesses are formed on the opposing surfaces 14 a and 15 a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 of the first and second case bodies 11 and 12. Is not formed, but the packing 4 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first case body 11 and the second case body 12 are located at positions where the tube axis direction position or the radial direction position does not match, that is, the opposing surfaces 14 a and 15 a of both the connecting flanges 14 and 15. Are preliminarily arranged at positions shifted from each other. The spacer clip 51 is applied to the facing surface 15 a side of the connection flange 15 of the second case body 12, and is fixed to the connection flange 15 with a clip at one end of the spacer clip 51.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a notch 62 is formed at the tip of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, and the notch 62 is formed on the connecting flange of the second case body 12. A step 7 that can pass is formed. When the first case body is assembled to the second case body 12 externally fitted to the fluid pipe 1, the stepped portion 7 formed on the connecting flange 15 of the second case body is used as a hook-shaped holding member on the first case body 11 side. 61 can be inserted into the notch 62 and allowed to pass therethrough.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the holding member of the present invention may be a hook-like holding member 61 formed integrally with the connecting flange 14 of the first case body 11, or may be a member different from the connecting flange 14. It may be configured.

  Further, the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 are composed of two case bodies in FIG. 6, but two or more, for example, three or four case bodies are externally fitted to the fluid pipe, You may comprise by connecting in a sealed manner so that attachment or detachment is possible along a direction.

  The spacer clip 51 is applied to the facing surface 15a side of the connecting flange 15 of the other second case body 12, and is fixed with a clip at one end of the spacer clip 51, and the first case body 11 is assembled to the second case body 12. When attached, as shown in FIG. 9, the spacer clip 51 prevents the first case body 11 and the second case body from approaching each other. As a result, the packing 4 provided between the connecting flanges 14 and 15 is neither pressed nor slid.

  Next, a case body connecting method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the second case body 12 is disposed in the fluid pipe 1 in an externally fitted state. The packing 4 is attached in advance to the packing groove of the second case body 12.

  Next, the 1st case body 11 is arrange | positioned in the outer periphery of a fluid pipe | tube in an external fitting state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, a notch 62 is formed at the tip of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, and the notch 62 is formed on the connecting flange of the second case body 12. Since the step 7 that can pass is formed, the step 7 formed on the connecting flange 15 of the second case body is fitted into the notch 62 of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side.

  In a state where the stepped portion 7 formed on the connecting flange 15 of the second case body is fitted into the notch 62 of the hook-shaped holding member 61 on the first case body 11 side, the spacer clip 51 is placed on the other second case body 12. The connecting flange 15 is attached to the facing surface 15a side, fixed with a clip at one end of the spacer clip 51, and assembled to the second case body 12 side.

  And as shown in FIG. 9, since the connection flanges 14 and 15 of the 1st, 2nd case bodies 11 and 12 cannot approach, the packing 4 is not damaged. And the position of the 1st case body 11 and the 2nd case body 12 is shifted, the step part 7 of the 2nd connection flange 15 moves to the position of the volt | bolt 16 provided in the hook-shaped holding member 61, and both case bodies 11 are moved. , 12 is matched, the spacer clip 51 is extracted from between the connecting flanges 14, 15.

  Thereby, the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connection flanges 14 and 15 can approach each other, and the packing 4 between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connection flanges 14 and 15 can be press-contacted. And the packing 4 provided between the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of both connection flanges 14 and 15 does not have the position shift of both connection flanges 14 and 15, but on the opposing surfaces 15a and 14a of the opposing connection flanges 15 and 14 etc. No sliding contact and no damage. Therefore, the sealing performance by the packing 4 is not impaired.

  Since the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 engages with the outer surfaces of the connecting flanges 14 and 15, the hook-shaped holding member 61 is fixed to the connecting flanges 14 and 15 by the frictional force and the elastic force of the packing 4. Since movement in the tube axis direction is prevented and the bolt 16 provided on the hook-shaped holding member 61 is screwed in, the tip of the bolt 16 is locked to the connecting flange 15 and presses the connecting flange 15 against the connecting flange 14. The connecting flanges 14 and 15 can be brought close to each other to ensure the sealing by the packing 4, and the connecting flanges 14 and 15 can be prevented from moving.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the tips of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 are tapered toward the tube axis direction so as to be tapered, and the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 is also engaged with the tapered shape. When formed in a tapered shape, the engagement work between the distal ends of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 and the inner surface of the hook-shaped holding member 61 can be facilitated, and the engagement strength due to the tapered shape can be increased.

  Moreover, since the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the connecting flanges 14 and 15 face each other through a gap, they can be bent through this gap, and a reaction force caused by this bending is generated by both the connecting flanges 14 and 15. Since the frictional force and the elastic force of the packing 4 are further fixed to the connecting flanges 14 and 15 by the friction force and the elastic force of the packing 4 to prevent the movement in the tube axis direction, the sealing performance is strong. Can be held in.

  As described above, after the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the adjacent coupling flanges 14 and 15 are moved to the connection position for connecting the first and second case bodies 11 and 12, the opposing surfaces 14a of the coupling flanges 14 and 15 are moved. When the spacer clip 51 inserted between the two flanges 15a and 15a is extracted, the opposing surfaces 14a and 15a of the coupling flanges 14 and 15 approach each other to press-contact the packing 4, and the adjacent coupling flanges 14 and 15 are hooked together. The first and second case bodies 11 and 12 can be connected by being clamped by 61, the connection work of the first and second case bodies 11 and 12 can be simplified, and the connection flanges 14 and 15 are specially connected. The first and second case bodies 11 and 12 can be connected without damaging the packing 4 simply by preparing the spacer clip 51.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fluid pipe 2 Gate valve 4 Packing 5a (50a, 50a ') Spacer protrusion part 5b (50b, 50b') Spacer recessed part 7 Step part 11,12 1st, 2nd case body 13 Receiving part 14,15 Connection flange 14a 15a Opposing surface 16 bolt (fixing means)
51 spacer clip 61 hook-shaped holding member 62 notch

Claims (5)

A plurality of case flanges that are removably connected to the outer surface of the fluid pipe in a circumferential direction are provided with connecting flanges that protrude toward the outer diameter side and are adjacent to each other. A case body connecting method for connecting the plurality of case bodies by sandwiching the coupling flanges with a holding member via packing between opposing surfaces of the coupling flanges,
When the facing surfaces of the adjacent connecting flanges are prepared and arranged between the plurality of case bodies, a spacer member is provided to prevent the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges from approaching each other,
After the adjacent facing surfaces of the connecting flanges are positioned in the tube axis direction, the spacer member releases the contact between the case bodies and brings the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges closer to each other. A case body connecting method, wherein the plurality of case bodies are connected by pressure-contacting the packings and sandwiching the connecting flanges with a holding member. The spacer member comprises a spacer protrusion provided on the facing surface of one of the connecting flanges, and a spacer recess provided on the facing surface of the other connecting flange,
When the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges move, the spacer protrusions fit into the spacer recesses to release the contact between the opposing surfaces of the connecting flanges, and the opposing surfaces of the adjacent connecting flanges approach each other. 2. The case body connecting method according to claim 1, wherein packing between opposing surfaces of the connecting flange is pressed and the connecting flanges are clamped by a holding member. The spacer member is composed of a spacer clip that can be locked to a side end surface of one of the connection flanges interposed between opposing surfaces of the adjacent connection flanges,
After positioning adjacent surfaces of the connecting flanges adjacent to each other in the tube axis direction, the spacer clips inserted between the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges are removed to release the contact between the case bodies, and the connecting flanges 2. The case body connecting method according to claim 1, wherein the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges are brought close to each other and a packing between the facing surfaces of the connecting flanges is pressed against each other, and the connecting flanges are clamped by a holding member.   The holding member is a hook-shaped holding member that is formed on one of the connecting flanges and covers the other connecting flange, and the hook-shaped holding member engages with the other connecting flange, thereby connecting the connecting flanges to each other. The case body connecting method according to claim 1, wherein the case body is clamped.   The case body connecting method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the holding member is fixed to the connecting flange by a fixing means after the connecting flanges are sandwiched between the holding members.

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