US20130134706A1 - Coupling system including a safety fastener device - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F16L13/06—Welded joints with arrangements for preventing overstressing with tension relief of the weld by means of detachable members, e.g. divided tension rings, bolts in flanges
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F16L23/02—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially
- F16L23/024—Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes
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- the present invention relates to the field of pipe coupling systems used particularly, but not exclusively, in a helicopter turbine engine.
- the present invention relates more particularly to a coupling system comprising a coupling for fastening to one end of a pipe via a fastening connection.
- such a coupling system enables the pipe to be coupled to a member of the turbine engine for the purpose of feeding the member with a fluid, such a liquid or a gas, e.g. for the purpose of delivering compressed air to hot portions of the turbine engine in order to cool them.
- U.S. 2004 / 239103 discloses a device for limiting separation between two pipes in an aircraft.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a safe coupling system that does not suffer from the above-mentioned drawbacks and that makes it possible to ensure that fluid continues to be supplied in spite of the fastening connection being damaged or breaking.
- the coupling system of the invention further comprises safety fastener means in the form of a sleeve surrounding the fastening connection and having a first end for welding to the pipe and a hook-forming second end for co-operating with the coupling in such a manner that the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe in the event of the fastening connection being damaged, for the purpose of guaranteeing fluid supply with minimum leakage.
- the safety fastener means are suitable for taking the place of the fastening connection so as to ensure that the coupling and the pipe remain fastened together.
- the safety fastener means advantageously taking over the fastening function by means of the hook in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- the periphery of the sleeve is provided with openings enabling an external operator to see the fastening connection when the sleeve is fastened to the pipe. This advantageously enables a mechanic to view the state of the fastening connection, and where appropriate to detect visually when it is damaged.
- the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe only in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- the safety fastener means do not contribute to providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe, such that, in advantageous manner, they are not subjected to mechanical loading.
- the safety fastener means remain unloaded so long as the fastening connecting is intact, or at any rate are damaged only very slightly.
- the first end of the sleeve is welded to the pipe via single annular weld, thus enabling fastening to be performed simply and quickly.
- the term “damage” is used to designate a state in which the fastening connection no longer performs its fastening function. This state may arise before the connection breaks.
- the safety fastener means are suitable for taking over the fastening of the pipe to the coupling in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- the hook engages the coupling in order to retain it. Since the safety fastener means are themselves fastened to the pipe, it follows that fastening is advantageously reestablished between the pipe and the coupling.
- the safety fastener means are capable of fastening the coupling to the pipe, given that their mechanical strength has not been subjected to the stresses that have been suffered by the fastening connection, which stresses lie at the origin of the damage to said connection.
- the safety fastener means move relative to the coupling through a distance that is no greater than the clearance, such that the hook comes into contact with the coupling in a manner suitable for preventing the coupling from moving relative to the safety fastener means. Since said means are fastened to the pipe, it will be understood that the pipe and the coupling are again fastened to each other via the hook.
- the clearance constitutes the maximum distance through which the coupling and the pipe move relative to each other.
- said clearance is axial clearance in the axial direction of a cylindrical portion that is to be engaged with the end of the pipe.
- the length of the cylindrical portion is not less than the clearance, such that the pipe does not disengage from the coupling in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- the clearance lies in the range 0.1 millimeters (mm) to 0.5 mm.
- This clearance could also be radial or angular without going beyond the ambit of the present invention, it being understood that adjectives such as “axial”, “radial”, and “angular”, are taken relative to an axis of the end of the pipe.
- the fastening connection is an annular weld, and it is preferably made between the cylindrical portion and the pipe.
- the first end of the sleeve is preferably welded to the outside surface of the pipe.
- the hook-forming second end is designed to be retained axially between the coupling and a retention plate.
- the retention plate is fastened to the coupling after the first end of the safety fastener means have been fastened to the pipe.
- the hook-forming second end has a plurality of fastener tabs for extending axially around a cylindrical portion extending from the coupling.
- two adjacent tabs define an opening allowing the fastening connection to be seen.
- the coupling system in this first embodiment comprises a straight coupling, i.e. the flow direction of fluid leaving the coupling is substantially parallel to the flow direction of fluid entering the coupling.
- the hook-forming second end is in the form of a ring with its inner periphery provided with studs.
- the studs extend radially relative to the sleeve-forming safety fastener means.
- the coupling system of this second embodiment comprises an angled coupling, i.e. the flow direction of the fluid leaving the coupling is at an angle relative to the flow direction of the fluid entering the coupling.
- the coupling includes a cylindrical portion for engaging the end of the pipe, said cylindrical portion includes a first annular rib, and the studs are suitable for coming into abutment against the first annular rib in the event of damage to the fastening connection so at to prevent the pipe from becoming disengaged.
- said cylindrical portion further includes a second annular rib such that the first and second annular ribs define a groove in which the studs are suitable for engaging so as to retain the sleeve on the coupling before the sleeve is fastened to the pipe.
- the first and second annular ribs co-operate with the studs to form a bayonet locking system having the advantage of being capable of retaining the sleeve while it is being fastened to the pipe.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a coupling system constituting a first embodiment of the invention, a coupling being welded to the pipe while the safety fastener means are brought thereto in order to cause them to co-operate with the coupling;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective of the coupling system in the first embodiment of the invention, the safety fastener means being welded to the pipe and secured to the coupling;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the coupling system in a second embodiment of the invention, the coupling being welded to the pipe while the sleeve-forming safety fastener means are brought thereto in order or co-operate with annular ribs disposed on a cylindrical portion of the coupling;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the invention, the safety fastener means being engaged with the coupling and then welded to the pipe;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the coupling sleeve in the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a detail view in cross-section showing the coupling sleeve in the second embodiment of the invention, and showing the position of the first annular rib relative to the hook-forming second end.
- the coupling system 10 comprises a coupling 12 from which there extends a hollow cylindrical portion 14 , which portion is to engage on a pipe 16 to make the connection between the coupling system 10 and the pipe 16 .
- the coupling 12 is triangular in shape with rounded corners. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide some other shape without going beyond the ambit of the present invention.
- the coupling 12 has a bore 18 passing therethrough and communicating coaxially with the hollow cylindrical portion 14 .
- the coupling 12 has a plurality of orifices 20 for enabling the coupling 12 to be mounted on the member that is to be fed with compressed air, for example to a casing of the turbine engine.
- the coupling 12 is for fastening to one end 22 of the pipe 16 via a fastening connection 24 which, specifically, is an annular weld 24 made between the peripheral surface of the pipe 16 and one end 26 of the cylindrical portion 14 .
- the coupling 12 is a straight coupling, the axis of the end of the pipe 16 being substantially parallel to the axis of the bore 18 ;
- the coupling 12 further includes safety fastener means 28 that, in this embodiment, are in the form of a sleeve 28 for surrounding the pipe 16 .
- the sleeve 28 has an annular first end 30 from which three fastener tabs 32 extend axially.
- the sleeve 28 also includes a second end 34 that is constituted in this embodiment by the ends of the fastener tabs 32 .
- each of the ends of the fastener tabs 32 has a respective projection 36 extending radially to form a hook, such that the second end 34 of the sleeve 28 itself forms a hook.
- the coupling system 10 further includes a retention plate 13 that has the same triangular shape as the coupling 12 .
- the retention plate 13 has a hole 13 a centered on the axis of the pipe 16 so that it can slide along the pipe 16 . It also has three notches 17 for receiving the hook-forming ends 34 .
- the retention plate 13 is brought against the coupling 12 by causing it to slide axially so that each of the projections 36 is received between the coupling 12 and a notch 17 in the retention plate 13 , after which the retention plate 13 is secured to the coupling, e.g. by means of screws 19 .
- the sleeve 28 is held between the coupling 12 and the retention plate 13 , the fastener tabs 32 then extending in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 14 .
- the axial width of the slots 39 defined by associating the notches 17 with the coupling 12 is greater than the axial thickness of the projections 36 , so that axial clearance exists between the sleeve 28 and the coupling 12 .
- the circumferential length of the slots 39 is also longer than the circumferential length of the projections 36 so that angular clearance exists between the coupling 12 and the sleeve 28 .
- the sleeve 28 is fastened to the pipe 16 , preferably by means of an annular welded connection 40 made between the first end 30 of the sleeve 28 and the peripheral surface of the pipe 16 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the sleeve 28 is fastened to the pipe 16 while ensuring that the projections 36 are not in contact with the inside edges of the slots 39 .
- care is taken to ensure that in the absence of any damage to the fastening connection 24 , clearance exists between the hook-forming projections 36 and the edges of the slots 39 .
- axial clearance is provided in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 14 .
- the clearance lies in the range 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm.
- the sleeve 28 and consequently the weld fastening the sleeve 28 to the pipe 16 , is not subjected to loading so long as the fastening connection 24 is undamaged.
- the sleeve 28 in the absence of damage to the fastening connection 24 , the sleeve 28 , and more particularly the weld 40 fastening the sleeve 28 to the pipe 16 , is/are not subjected to mechanical force, unlike the fastening connection 24 .
- the fastening capacity of the safety fastener means is advantageously preserved.
- the space E defined between two adjacent fastener tabs constitutes an opening making it possible for an external operator 42 , e.g. a mechanic doing maintenance on the turbine engine, to see the fastening connection 24 while the sleeve 28 is fastened to the pipe.
- FIG. 3 shows the coupling system 110 which includes a right-angled coupling 112 .
- the flow direction of the fluid entering the coupling 112 is at right angles to the flow direction of the fluid leaving the coupling.
- the device of the invention can be applied regardless of the value of this angle.
- a hollow cylindrical portion 114 for engaging on the end of a pipe 116 extends from the coupling 112 .
- the coupling 112 and the pipe 116 are for fastening together by means of a fastening connection 124 forming an annular weld.
- the coupling system 110 further includes safety fastener means 128 forming a sleeve.
- the sleeve 128 can be seen more particularly in FIG. 5 .
- the sleeve 128 comprises an annular first end 130 , and an annular second end 134 forming a ring of inner outline provided with three separate studs 136 extending angularly, while also projecting radially towards the axis of the sleeve 128 . It can thus be understood that the second end 134 of the sleeve 128 forms a hook.
- the first and second ends 130 and 134 are connected together by three axially-extending arms 132 .
- FIG. 3 shows the coupling 112 welded to the pipe 116 , while the sleeve 128 is being moved into place for mounting on the coupling 112 .
- the cylindrical portion 114 has a first annular rib 154 , and preferably a second annular rib 156 about the same axis as the first rib 154 .
- first annular rib 154 has radially projecting projections, specifically three lugs in this embodiment.
- the second rib 156 is similar to the first rib 154 , but that is not essential.
- the sleeve 128 is positioned angularly in such a manner that each of the studs 136 is situated angularly between two lugs 158 , thereby enabling the sleeve 128 to be positioned axially in such a manner that the studs engage into a groove 157 defined axially between the first and second annular ribs 154 , 156 .
- the sleeve 128 is pivoted about its axis to the angular position shown in FIG. 6 , in which the studs 136 are in the same angular position as the lugs 158 .
- the axial distance between the first and second annular ribs is greater than the axial distance of the studs 136 so that axial clearance exists between the coupling 112 and the sleeve 128 .
- This clearance preferably lies in the range 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the hook-forming second end 134 of the sleeve 128 is preferably not in contact with the ribs of the coupling 112 , and as a result the sleeve 128 is not subjected to loading.
- the hook-forming studs 136 are suitable for providing fastening between the coupling 112 and the pipe 116 in the event of the fastening connection 124 being damaged.
- the peripheral surface of the sleeve has openings 160 that are defined between two adjacent arms 132 .
- these openings 160 enable an outside operator to see the fastening connection 124 when the sleeve 128 is fastened to the pipe 116 , advantageously in order to diagnose any damage to the connection.
- the invention also provides a turbomachine such as a turbine engine including a coupling system in accordance with the present invention.
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- The present invention relates to the field of pipe coupling systems used particularly, but not exclusively, in a helicopter turbine engine.
- The present invention relates more particularly to a coupling system comprising a coupling for fastening to one end of a pipe via a fastening connection.
- Conventionally, such a coupling system enables the pipe to be coupled to a member of the turbine engine for the purpose of feeding the member with a fluid, such a liquid or a gas, e.g. for the purpose of delivering compressed air to hot portions of the turbine engine in order to cool them.
- It is also well known that the fastening connection of a coupling mounted on a turbine engine is subjected to severe mechanical stresses because of the vibration generated by the turbine engine in operation, which can have harmful consequences leading to the fastening connection being damaged and to the junction breaking.
- To reduce the risk of such breakage, it is known to double the number of pipes and couplings needed so as to ensure that fluid continues to be fed in the event of a junction breaking, with the redundant pipe then being the only pipe to supply fluid.
- Pipe redundancy nevertheless presents various drawbacks such as cost, additional weight, bulk, and maintenance.
- U.S. 2004/239103 discloses a device for limiting separation between two pipes in an aircraft.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a safe coupling system that does not suffer from the above-mentioned drawbacks and that makes it possible to ensure that fluid continues to be supplied in spite of the fastening connection being damaged or breaking.
- The invention achieves its object by the fact that the coupling system of the invention further comprises safety fastener means in the form of a sleeve surrounding the fastening connection and having a first end for welding to the pipe and a hook-forming second end for co-operating with the coupling in such a manner that the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe in the event of the fastening connection being damaged, for the purpose of guaranteeing fluid supply with minimum leakage.
- Thus, by means of the present invention, the safety fastener means are suitable for taking the place of the fastening connection so as to ensure that the coupling and the pipe remain fastened together.
- Unlike prior art devices, it is thus not necessary to provide redundant pipes, the safety fastener means advantageously taking over the fastening function by means of the hook in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- Preferably, the periphery of the sleeve is provided with openings enabling an external operator to see the fastening connection when the sleeve is fastened to the pipe. This advantageously enables a mechanic to view the state of the fastening connection, and where appropriate to detect visually when it is damaged.
- By means of the invention, it is thus not necessary to disassemble the safety fastener means in order to diagnose deterioration of the fastening connection.
- Appropriately, the hook is suitable for providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe only in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- Thus, so long as the fastening connection is performing its fastening function, the safety fastener means do not contribute to providing fastening between the coupling and the pipe, such that, in advantageous manner, they are not subjected to mechanical loading.
- In other words, the safety fastener means remain unloaded so long as the fastening connecting is intact, or at any rate are damaged only very slightly.
- This advantageously preserves the mechanical strength of the safety fastener means which is brought into use only in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- Preferably, the first end of the sleeve is welded to the pipe via single annular weld, thus enabling fastening to be performed simply and quickly.
- In the meaning of the invention, the term “damage” is used to designate a state in which the fastening connection no longer performs its fastening function. This state may arise before the connection breaks.
- It can thus be understood that in the present invention the safety fastener means are suitable for taking over the fastening of the pipe to the coupling in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- As soon as the fastening connection is damaged to such an extent that it is no longer be capable of performing its fastening function, the hook engages the coupling in order to retain it. Since the safety fastener means are themselves fastened to the pipe, it follows that fastening is advantageously reestablished between the pipe and the coupling.
- Thus, in the invention, the safety fastener means are capable of fastening the coupling to the pipe, given that their mechanical strength has not been subjected to the stresses that have been suffered by the fastening connection, which stresses lie at the origin of the damage to said connection.
- It can thus be understood that the present invention makes it possible advantageously to omit redundant pipes.
- Advantageously, in the absence of damage to the fastening connection, clearance exists between the hook and the coupling.
- Thus, in the absence of damage, i.e. in normal operation of the coupling system, there is no contact between the coupling and the safety fastener means, and as a result the safety fastener means are not subjected to loading.
- In an advantageous embodiment, in the event of damage to the fastening connection, and in particular in the event of said fastening connection breaking, the safety fastener means move relative to the coupling through a distance that is no greater than the clearance, such that the hook comes into contact with the coupling in a manner suitable for preventing the coupling from moving relative to the safety fastener means. Since said means are fastened to the pipe, it will be understood that the pipe and the coupling are again fastened to each other via the hook.
- In addition, the clearance constitutes the maximum distance through which the coupling and the pipe move relative to each other.
- Advantageously, said clearance is axial clearance in the axial direction of a cylindrical portion that is to be engaged with the end of the pipe.
- Preferably, the length of the cylindrical portion is not less than the clearance, such that the pipe does not disengage from the coupling in the event of the fastening connection being damaged.
- Also, and preferably, the clearance lies in the range 0.1 millimeters (mm) to 0.5 mm.
- An advantage of clearance having this value is that the hook is suitable for engaging the coupling rapidly in the event of the fastening connection being damaged, and conversely is sufficient to prevent the hook from coming into contact with the coupling during “normal” operation.
- This clearance could also be radial or angular without going beyond the ambit of the present invention, it being understood that adjectives such as “axial”, “radial”, and “angular”, are taken relative to an axis of the end of the pipe.
- Advantageously, the fastening connection is an annular weld, and it is preferably made between the cylindrical portion and the pipe.
- The first end of the sleeve is preferably welded to the outside surface of the pipe.
- In a first embodiment of the present invention, the hook-forming second end is designed to be retained axially between the coupling and a retention plate.
- Preferably, the retention plate is fastened to the coupling after the first end of the safety fastener means have been fastened to the pipe.
- Preferably, the hook-forming second end has a plurality of fastener tabs for extending axially around a cylindrical portion extending from the coupling.
- Specifically, two adjacent tabs define an opening allowing the fastening connection to be seen.
- Preferably, the coupling system in this first embodiment comprises a straight coupling, i.e. the flow direction of fluid leaving the coupling is substantially parallel to the flow direction of fluid entering the coupling.
- In a second embodiment of the present invention, the hook-forming second end is in the form of a ring with its inner periphery provided with studs.
- Preferably, the studs extend radially relative to the sleeve-forming safety fastener means.
- Preferably, the coupling system of this second embodiment comprises an angled coupling, i.e. the flow direction of the fluid leaving the coupling is at an angle relative to the flow direction of the fluid entering the coupling.
- In this second embodiment, the coupling includes a cylindrical portion for engaging the end of the pipe, said cylindrical portion includes a first annular rib, and the studs are suitable for coming into abutment against the first annular rib in the event of damage to the fastening connection so at to prevent the pipe from becoming disengaged.
- In an advantageously aspect of the second embodiment of the present invention, said cylindrical portion further includes a second annular rib such that the first and second annular ribs define a groove in which the studs are suitable for engaging so as to retain the sleeve on the coupling before the sleeve is fastened to the pipe.
- Preferably, the first and second annular ribs co-operate with the studs to form a bayonet locking system having the advantage of being capable of retaining the sleeve while it is being fastened to the pipe.
- The invention can be better understood and its advantages appear better on reading the following description of embodiments given as non-limiting examples. The description refers to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a coupling system constituting a first embodiment of the invention, a coupling being welded to the pipe while the safety fastener means are brought thereto in order to cause them to co-operate with the coupling; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective of the coupling system in the first embodiment of the invention, the safety fastener means being welded to the pipe and secured to the coupling; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the coupling system in a second embodiment of the invention, the coupling being welded to the pipe while the sleeve-forming safety fastener means are brought thereto in order or co-operate with annular ribs disposed on a cylindrical portion of the coupling; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the invention, the safety fastener means being engaged with the coupling and then welded to the pipe; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the coupling sleeve in the second embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 6 is a detail view in cross-section showing the coupling sleeve in the second embodiment of the invention, and showing the position of the first annular rib relative to the hook-forming second end. - The coupling systems that are described in detail below are intended particularly, but not exclusively, for connecting compressed air pipes to members in a helicopter turbine engine.
- With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , acoupling system 10 constituting a first embodiment of the invention is described. - The
coupling system 10 comprises acoupling 12 from which there extends a hollowcylindrical portion 14, which portion is to engage on apipe 16 to make the connection between thecoupling system 10 and thepipe 16. - Specifically, the
coupling 12 is triangular in shape with rounded corners. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide some other shape without going beyond the ambit of the present invention. - The
coupling 12 has abore 18 passing therethrough and communicating coaxially with the hollowcylindrical portion 14. - As can be seen in
FIG. 1 , thecoupling 12 has a plurality oforifices 20 for enabling thecoupling 12 to be mounted on the member that is to be fed with compressed air, for example to a casing of the turbine engine. - With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , it can be seen that thecoupling 12 is for fastening to oneend 22 of thepipe 16 via afastening connection 24 which, specifically, is anannular weld 24 made between the peripheral surface of thepipe 16 and oneend 26 of thecylindrical portion 14. - In this first embodiment, it can be seen that the
coupling 12 is a straight coupling, the axis of the end of thepipe 16 being substantially parallel to the axis of thebore 18; - In accordance with the invention, the
coupling 12 further includes safety fastener means 28 that, in this embodiment, are in the form of asleeve 28 for surrounding thepipe 16. - The
sleeve 28 has an annularfirst end 30 from which threefastener tabs 32 extend axially. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thesleeve 28 also includes asecond end 34 that is constituted in this embodiment by the ends of thefastener tabs 32. - In
FIG. 1 , it can be seen that each of the ends of thefastener tabs 32 has arespective projection 36 extending radially to form a hook, such that thesecond end 34 of thesleeve 28 itself forms a hook. - With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , it can be seen that thecoupling system 10 further includes aretention plate 13 that has the same triangular shape as thecoupling 12. As can be seen inFIG. 1 , theretention plate 13 has ahole 13 a centered on the axis of thepipe 16 so that it can slide along thepipe 16. It also has threenotches 17 for receiving the hook-forming ends 34. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , it can be understood that, while thesleeve 28 is being mounted, it slides on the pipe towards the coupling so that theprojections 36 of thefastener tabs 32 come to bear against thecoupling 12. - Thereafter, the
retention plate 13 is brought against thecoupling 12 by causing it to slide axially so that each of theprojections 36 is received between thecoupling 12 and anotch 17 in theretention plate 13, after which theretention plate 13 is secured to the coupling, e.g. by means ofscrews 19. Thus, thesleeve 28 is held between thecoupling 12 and theretention plate 13, thefastener tabs 32 then extending in the axial direction of thecylindrical portion 14. - In particularly advantageous manner, the axial width of the
slots 39 defined by associating thenotches 17 with thecoupling 12 is greater than the axial thickness of theprojections 36, so that axial clearance exists between thesleeve 28 and thecoupling 12. - Preferably, but not necessarily, the circumferential length of the
slots 39 is also longer than the circumferential length of theprojections 36 so that angular clearance exists between thecoupling 12 and thesleeve 28. - Once the
sleeve 28 is retained between thecoupling 12 and theretention plate 13, thesleeve 28 is fastened to thepipe 16, preferably by means of an annular weldedconnection 40 made between thefirst end 30 of thesleeve 28 and the peripheral surface of thepipe 16, as shown inFIG. 2 . - Preferably, the
sleeve 28 is fastened to thepipe 16 while ensuring that theprojections 36 are not in contact with the inside edges of theslots 39. In other words, care is taken to ensure that in the absence of any damage to thefastening connection 24, clearance exists between the hook-formingprojections 36 and the edges of theslots 39. - Thus, and in preferred manner, in the absence of damage, there is no contact between the
sleeve 28 and thecoupling 12. - Specifically, axial clearance is provided in the axial direction of the
cylindrical portion 14. Preferably, the clearance lies in the range 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm. - By means of this advantageous configuration, the
sleeve 28, and consequently the weld fastening thesleeve 28 to thepipe 16, is not subjected to loading so long as thefastening connection 24 is undamaged. - Providing the hook-forming
projections 36 are not in contact with the coupling, it will be understood that in normal operation of thecoupling system 10, no mechanical force is exerted directly by thecoupling 12 on thesleeve 28. - Thus, in the absence of damage to the
fastening connection 24, thesleeve 28, and more particularly theweld 40 fastening thesleeve 28 to thepipe 16, is/are not subjected to mechanical force, unlike thefastening connection 24. As a result, the fastening capacity of the safety fastener means is advantageously preserved. - Conversely, in the event of damage to the
fastening connection 24, and in particular in the event of said connection breaking, thepipe 16 tends to separate from thecylindrical portion 14, and as a consequence the hook-formingprojections 36 come into abutment against the edges of theslots 39, thereby exerting contact between thesecond end 34 of the hook-formingsleeve 28 and thecoupling 12, after which thesecond end 24 of the hook-formingsleeve 28 provides fastening between thecoupling 12 and thepipe 16, it being recalled that thesleeve 28 is itself welded to thepipe 16 by theweld 40. - In another advantageous aspect of the invention, the space E defined between two adjacent fastener tabs constitutes an opening making it possible for an
external operator 42, e.g. a mechanic doing maintenance on the turbine engine, to see thefastening connection 24 while thesleeve 28 is fastened to the pipe. - This makes it possible advantageously to diagnose the state of the
fastening connection 24 so as to identify whether it has suffered any damage. - Without going beyond the ambit of the present invention, provision can be made for a variant in which the sleeve is retained directly by the
coupling 12 in the absence of a retention plate. - An advantageous second embodiment of a
coupling system 110 of the present invention is described below with reference toFIGS. 3 to 6 . - Elements in the second embodiment that are identical to elements of the first embodiment are given the same numerical reference plus 100.
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FIG. 3 shows thecoupling system 110 which includes a right-angled coupling 112. In other words, the flow direction of the fluid entering thecoupling 112 is at right angles to the flow direction of the fluid leaving the coupling. The device of the invention can be applied regardless of the value of this angle. - As in the first embodiment, a hollow
cylindrical portion 114 for engaging on the end of apipe 116 extends from thecoupling 112. - The
coupling 112 and thepipe 116 are for fastening together by means of afastening connection 124 forming an annular weld. - In accordance with the invention, the
coupling system 110 further includes safety fastener means 128 forming a sleeve. Thesleeve 128 can be seen more particularly inFIG. 5 . - With reference to
FIG. 5 , it can be seen that thesleeve 128 comprises an annularfirst end 130, and an annularsecond end 134 forming a ring of inner outline provided with threeseparate studs 136 extending angularly, while also projecting radially towards the axis of thesleeve 128. It can thus be understood that thesecond end 134 of thesleeve 128 forms a hook. - The first and second ends 130 and 134 are connected together by three axially-extending
arms 132. -
FIG. 3 shows thecoupling 112 welded to thepipe 116, while thesleeve 128 is being moved into place for mounting on thecoupling 112. - As can be seen in this figure, the
cylindrical portion 114 has a firstannular rib 154, and preferably a secondannular rib 156 about the same axis as thefirst rib 154. - Furthermore, the first
annular rib 154 has radially projecting projections, specifically three lugs in this embodiment. - In the example shown, the
second rib 156 is similar to thefirst rib 154, but that is not essential. - With reference to
FIGS. 3 and 5 , there follows an explanation of how thesleeve 128 is mounted. Firstly, thesleeve 128 slides along thepipe 116 towards thecoupling 112. - Thereafter, the
sleeve 128 is positioned angularly in such a manner that each of thestuds 136 is situated angularly between twolugs 158, thereby enabling thesleeve 128 to be positioned axially in such a manner that the studs engage into agroove 157 defined axially between the first and secondannular ribs - Once the
studs 136 are in position in thegroove 157, thesleeve 128 is pivoted about its axis to the angular position shown inFIG. 6 , in which thestuds 136 are in the same angular position as thelugs 158. - From
FIG. 6 , it can be understood that in this position, thesleeve 128 is held axially, thereby making it easier to fasten thesleeve 128 to thepipe 116. - In particularly advantageous manner, the axial distance between the first and second annular ribs is greater than the axial distance of the
studs 136 so that axial clearance exists between thecoupling 112 and thesleeve 128. This clearance preferably lies in the range 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. - When the sleeve is in this position, with the
studs 136 preferably not coming into contact with either of the first andsecond ribs first end 130 of thesleeve 128 is fastened to the peripheral surface of thepipe 116 by anannular weld 140 as can be seen clearly inFIG. 4 . - It can thus be understood that, in the absence of damage to the
fastening connection 124, the hook-formingsecond end 134 of thesleeve 128 is preferably not in contact with the ribs of thecoupling 112, and as a result thesleeve 128 is not subjected to loading. - Conversely, as soon as the
fastening connection 124 is damaged, thepipe 116 tends to separate from thecylindrical portion 114, in particular because of the vibration generated by the turbine engine. This leads to thesleeve 128 moving axially, said axial movement advantageously being limited because of the axial blocking performed by thestuds 136 of thesleeve 128 coming into contact with thelugs 158 of theannular ribs coupling 112. - In other words, the hook-forming
studs 136 are suitable for providing fastening between thecoupling 112 and thepipe 116 in the event of thefastening connection 124 being damaged. - Furthermore, it can be seen in
FIG. 4 that the peripheral surface of the sleeve hasopenings 160 that are defined between twoadjacent arms 132. - As in the first embodiment, these
openings 160 enable an outside operator to see thefastening connection 124 when thesleeve 128 is fastened to thepipe 116, advantageously in order to diagnose any damage to the connection. - The invention also provides a turbomachine such as a turbine engine including a coupling system in accordance with the present invention.
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