US20130056104A1 - Snap fitting for plumbing - Google Patents
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Abstract
A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe.
Description
- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to provisional application Ser. No. 61/530,446 filed Sep. 2, 2011, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to plumbing. More particularly, the present invention relates to snap fittings which may be used in various plumbing applications including in pipe repairs and in providing wye or T fittings.
- Often times in plumbing, pipes must be cut as part of the process of repairing a leak or adding another line (such as a T or wye connection). Whenever a pipe is cut additional problems are introduced.
- One example of such a problem is the access area. When a pipe is cut as a part of repair, there needs to be sufficient access to the area to perform the necessary repair. If the pipe is in the wall this may involve cutting out a large area of drywall. If the pipe is under the floor this may involve cutting out a large portion of flooring. If the pipe is underground this may involve needing to dig out a large area. After the repair is complete the drywall or flooring will also need to repaired or the ground covering (dirt, concrete, etc.) replaced. It would be desirable to limit the size of the access area.
- Another problem which occurs when a pipe is cut and a portion with a leak is removed and replaced involves aligning the ends of the pipe with the replacement portion. For example when the pipe is underground the ground may settle differently on opposite sides of the removed portion making it more difficult to obtain proper alignment of the pipe once the repair is made. If the ground settles differently after the repair additional stresses may be placed on the repaired portion of the pipe which may result in new complications requiring further repairs. It would be desirable if a pipe could be repaired without cutting it.
- Another related problem with pipe repairs is that any repairs or installation of a wye or T fitting should leave the interior surface of the pipes smooth so as to not disrupt flow within the pipe and to avoid the build-up of debris.
- Because of these and/or other issues repairs such as fixing a pipe can take significant amounts of time to perform. What is needed is a way to avoid these problems.
- Therefore, it is a primary object, feature, or advantage of the present invention to improve over the state of the art.
- It is a further object, feature, or advantage of the present invention to provide a fitting for a pipe which allows repairs to be easily and quickly made.
- It is a still further object, feature, or advantage of the present invention to provide a fitting for a pipe which allows wyes, t's, or other types of connections to be made.
- It is a further object, feature, or advantage of the present invention to provide for pipe repairs and/or the installation of a wye or T fitting that leaves the interior surface of pipes smooth so as not to disrupt flow within the pipe and to avoid build-up of debris within the pipe.
- One or more of these and/or other objects, features, or advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the specification and claims that follow.
- According to one aspect of the present invention, a snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, a snap fitting for use in plumbing, is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and a connector integral with the main body for an additional line extending from the main body. The snap fitting is sized and shaped to fit over a hole in the cylindrical pipe while maintaining smooth interior walls of the cylindrical pipe. The connector can provide a T-connection or other type of connection.
- According to another aspect of the present invention a method includes providing a snap fitting having a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe, the snap fitting having an inset for extending around an interior side of the main body. The method further includes drilling a hole in the pipe at a place in need of repair and snapping the snap fitting into place over the hole in the pipe such that the inset is inserted into the hole.
- According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a method includes providing a snap fitting having a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and a connector for an additional line extending from the main body. The method further includes creating a hole in the pipe at a place in which the additional line is needed and snapping the snap fitting into place over the hole in the pipe, such that an interior surface of the pipe remains smooth and fluid flow within the pipe is not disrupted.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a snap fitting in use to repair a pipe. -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the snap fitting shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the snap fitting being used to provide a T-fitting. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the snap fitting shown inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the snap fitting being used to provide a wye connection. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the snap fitting shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the snap fitting installed on a pipe. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the snap fitting shown inFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 1 illustrates a snap fitting 10 positioned on apipe 12. The snap fitting 10 has amain body 14 which extends generally annularly around a portion of thepipe 12. Themain body 14 preferably extends over 50 percent around thepipe 12 which allows the snap fitting 10 to snap fit in place. Although not shown, solvents and glues may coated on the interior of themain body 14 and the exterior of thepipe 12 to attach thefitting 10 to thepipe 12. - There is an
inset 16 which may be an integral portion of the snap fitting 10 or may be a separate piece which is attached to the snap fitting 10 (such as through a solvent cement or otherwise). The inset 16 fits within ahole 18 in thepipe 12 to plug thehole 18. - The snap fitting 10 may be made out of any number of plastic materials. One such type of material which is used in plumbing is polyvinylchloride, although other types of plastic materials may be used. The snap fitting may have a wall thickness substantially the same as the pipe on which it is being used.
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FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of the snap fitting 10 positioned on thepipe 12. Note that theinset 16 or wafer portion of thesnap fitting 10 is positioned within thehole 18. Note also that themain body 14 of thesnap fitting 10 extends more than about 50 percent around thepipe 12 to provide a tight fit. - In a typical scenario in which the
snap fitting 10 is used, first the location of the leak in the pipe is identified. Next, a drill may be used to form auniform hole 18 in thepipe 12 at the location of thehole 18 preferably the edges of thehole 18 are beveled. Then the snap fitting 10 may be chemically welded in place with a solvent or otherwise affixed in place such that theinset 16 fits within thehole 18 on thepipe 12. Thus, thepipe 12 has now been repaired without cutting. Because the pipe is repaired without cutting, problems associated with cutting are avoided and the amount of time to repair thepipe 12 is greatly reduced in comparison to conventional methods. - The snap fitting 10 of the present invention may be used for purposes other than repairing. For example, the snap fitting 10 may be used to provide a T or wye.
FIG. 3 illustrates one example where the snap fitting 10 provides a T-connection. As shown inFIG. 3 , a second line 20 (which may be in a T-configuration as shown, a wye configuration, or other configuration), extends from themain body 14 of the snap fitting 10.FIG. 4 provides a cross-sectional view. - Thus, in situations where an additional line is needed it is not necessary to cut the pipe. Instead, a
hole 18 may be drilled out from the existing pipe and the snap fitting 10 may be snap fit in place. A glue or other bonding agent may be used to affix the pipe fitting in place. -
FIG. 5 andFIG. 6 illustrate the snap fitting 10 being used to provide a wye. As shown inFIG. 5 , asecond line 24 extends from themain body 14. Note that as shown inFIG. 6 , after the installation, thepipe 12 has a smooth interior surface. The smooth and continuous interior surface is advantageous because it does not disrupt fluid flow through thepipe 12. In addition, there are no discontinuities where debris may build-up or accumulate. - Where the snap fitting 10 is used to provide a second line, the
hole 18 may be drilled or cut or melted. A specialized jig or melting tool may be used to remove a portion of the plate pipe. -
FIG. 7 andFIG. 8 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment shown here reduces the surface area of themain body 14 and thus potentially the amount of glue or other bonding agent which is used to affix themain body 14 to thepipe 12. As shown inFIG. 7 , the main body includes spacedpart members 40 that extend partially around thepipe 12. Also, as best shown inFIG. 8 ,nubs 42 are present on the edges of eachmember 40. Thenubs 42 assist in preventing glue or other bonding agent from being removed from the surface of apipe 12 while themain body 14 is snapped into place. As shown there are two nubs, one on each corner of each of themembers 42. It is contemplated, however, that more or fewer nubs may be used and the position of the nubs may be varied. - Although various embodiments of the invention have been shown it is to be appreciated that the present invention contemplates numerous variations, options and alternatives. These include the type of material, sizes, configurations, whether the snap fitting has an integral inset or a removable inset, how far the main body of the snap fitting extends around a pipe, and other variations, options, and alternatives. It is further to be understood that features from different embodiments may be combined. For example, all embodiments may include the nubs. The present invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments shown here.
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1. A snap fitting for use in plumbing, the snap fitting comprising:
a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe;
an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe.
2. The snap fitting of claim 1 wherein the main body extends more than 50 percent around a circumference of the cylindrical pipe.
3. A snap fitting for use in plumbing, the snap fitting comprising:
a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe;
a connector integral with the main body for an additional line extending from the main body;
the snap fitting is sized and shaped to fit over a hole in the cylindrical pipe while maintaining smooth interior walls of the cylindrical pipe.
4. The snap fitting of claim 3 wherein the main body extends more than 50 percent around a circumference of the cylindrical pipe.
5. The snap fitting of claim 3 wherein the connector provides a T-connection.
6. The snap fitting of claim 3 wherein the connector provides a wye connection.
7. The snap fitting of claim 3 further comprising a plurality of members extending downwardly.
8. The snap fitting of claim 7 comprising at least one nub on an edge of each of the members.
9. A method of repairing a pipe, the method comprising:
providing a snap fitting having a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe, the snap fitting having an inset for extending around an interior side of the main body;
drilling a hole in the pipe at a place in need of repair;
snapping the snap fitting into place over the hole in the pipe such that the inset is inserted into the hole.
10. The method of claim 9 further comprising bonding the snap fitting in place.
11. A method of repairing a pipe, the method comprising:
providing a snap fitting having a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and a connector for an additional line extending from the main body;
creating a hole in the pipe at a place in which the additional line is needed;
snapping the snap fitting into place over the hole in the pipe, such that an interior surface of the cylindrical pipe remains smooth and fluid flow within the pipe is not disrupted.
12. The method of claim 11 further comprising solvent welding the snap fitting in place.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the creating the hole is performed by melting.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein the creating the hole is performed by cutting.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein the creating the hole is performed by drilling.
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