WO2019141982A1 - Appareil d'alignement - Google Patents

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WO2019141982A1
WO2019141982A1 PCT/GB2019/050115 GB2019050115W WO2019141982A1 WO 2019141982 A1 WO2019141982 A1 WO 2019141982A1 GB 2019050115 W GB2019050115 W GB 2019050115W WO 2019141982 A1 WO2019141982 A1 WO 2019141982A1
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alignment apparatus
sleeves
alignment
pipes
base plate
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Paul John ROBSON
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Robson Paul John
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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
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/02—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing
    • F16L3/04—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing and pressing it against a wall or other support
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/021—Devices for positioning or connecting of water supply lines
    • 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
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/12—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/1226—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing elongated supports, e.g. to support a curved pipe
    • 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
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/12—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/13—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and engaging it by snap action
    • 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
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/22—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals
    • F16L3/223—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
    • F16L3/2235—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes each pipe being supported by a common element fastened to the base
    • 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
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/22—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals
    • F16L3/237—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for two pipes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C2001/028—Alignment aids for plumbing installations

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  • This invention concerns alignment apparatus, and especially alignment apparatus usable to ensure and maintain correct spacing of pipework.
  • alignment apparatus comprising a spacer member and a pair of sleeves extending parallel to each other from adjacent respective ends of the spacer member at a required spacing from each other, the sleeves being beatable on a respective pipe, with the pipe extending through the respective sleeve.
  • the sleeves may have a part circular profile, which may extend for just greater than 180°, and may extend for less than 210°.
  • the sleeves may provide a snap fit on a pipe.
  • the sleeves may turn through 90° so as to be beatable on a pipe which turns through 90°.
  • the spacer member may extend between a first parallel part of the sleeves, which first part connects to a second part which defines the turn through 90°.
  • a formation may be provided between the first and second parts to permit the first and second parts to be separated from each other.
  • the spacer member may be in the form of a base plate.
  • One or more openings may be provided in the base plate, to permit the base plate to be mounted on an object, a wall or other surface, with fastening means extending through the or at least some of the openings.
  • One or more mounting formations may be provided on the apparatus to permit mounting of the apparatus on an object, wall or other surface.
  • the mounting formations may include openings through which fastening means can extend.
  • the mounting formations may extend from the sleeves.
  • the spacing of the sleeves may be substantially 150mm.
  • Part or all of the apparatus may be made of plastics material.
  • the apparatus may be integrally formed.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic front view in use in a first orientation of alignment apparatus according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic sectional side view along the line B-B of the apparatus of Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic view from above of the apparatus of Fig. 1 in use;
  • Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic perspective front view of the apparatus of Fig. 1 in use;
  • Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional side view of the apparatus of Fig. 1 in use;
  • Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic perspective view in a second orientation of the apparatus of Fig. 1 in use.
  • Fig. 7 is a diagrammatic view from above of modified alignment apparatus according to the invention.
  • the drawings show alignment apparatus 10 usable to confirm or establish correct spacing of for instance two water supply pipes 12.
  • Such pipes 12 may provide for example a hot and cold water supply to a bar mixer for a shower.
  • the alignment apparatus 10 comprises a first part 14 with two spaced sleeves 16 which extend parallel to each other.
  • the sleeves 16 each define a downwardly facing in use, part circular channel, which extends for a little over 180°.
  • the channels are formed such that they are a snap fit on the pipes 12 as shown in the drawings.
  • a spacer member in the form of a base plate 18 extends between the sleeves 16 of the first part from lower inner side edges of the sleeves 16, to provide a correct spacing therebetween, which in this instance may for example be 150mm.
  • the base plate 18 is in the form of an elongate strip with five countersunk mounting holes 20.
  • the alignment apparatus 10 also includes a second part 22 in the form of a further pair of spaced profiled sleeves 24, which again are a snap fit on the pipes 12 as shown.
  • the profiled sleeves 24 turn through 90°, and as shown for instance in Fig. 1 turn upwardly.
  • the alignment apparatus 10 can be snap fitted onto two pipes 12, and over right angle bends in the two pipes 12 as shown.
  • the alignment apparatus 10 provides for a correct spacing and alignment of the pipes 12, and if the alignment apparatus 10 is aligned horizontally, the pipes 12 will be at the same height relative to each other.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 the alignment apparatus 10 is shown mounted on a wooden formwork 26, with the pipes extending downwardly parallel to a wall 28, or a wall to be formed.
  • Plasterboard 30 is mounted on the wall 28 and plaster 32 can be applied on to the plasterboard 30.
  • a finish 34 such as ceramic or other material tiles can then be fitted on the plaster 32.
  • the base plate 18 is mounted on a horizontal beam 36 of the formwork 26 by two or more screws passing through respective ones of the holes 20.
  • the alignment apparatus 10 assuming the horizontal beam 36 of the formwork 26 is truly horizontal, provides the pipes 12 at a correct spacing, parallel to each other, and extending horizontally.
  • Fig. 6 shows an arrangement where the apparatus 10 is again mounted on a horizontal beam 36. In this instance the pipes 12 extend upwardly from the floor before turning outwardly. Again the pipes 12 are a snap fit on the apparatus 10.
  • a groove 38 is provided between the first and second parts 14, 22 to permit these to readily be separated to use the apparatus 10 for instance when the pipes do not turn through 90°.
  • Fig. 7 shows a modified alignment apparatus 40 which is similar to the apparatus 10 except that it includes a plurality of mounting formations 42 in the form of semi circular webs with a through hole 44 through which a screw or other fastening means can extend.
  • Mounting formations 42 are provided on either side of the sleeves 16 at their ends away from the base plate 18, and coplanar with the base plate 18. Mounting formations 42 are also provided on each end of the base plate 18.
  • the mounting formations 42 permit securing of the apparatus 10 by screws or other fastening means on a wooden formwork, a wall, or elsewhere. It is to be realised that apparatus with just some of the mounting formations 42 illustrated can be provided as required.
  • alignment apparatus usable to ensure that through various operations the spacing and alignment of the pipes is retained so as to prevent the requirement for any remedial work, and ensure that once for instance a shower bar mixer is ready to be fitted, the pipes are in a correct position and alignment for the bar mixer to be attached thereto.
  • the apparatus is of relatively straightforward construction and can thus be inexpensively and robustly manufactured for long term use.
  • the apparatus may be made partially or wholly of plastics material, and may be integrally formed, particularly for instance by moulding a plastics material.
  • Various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • apparatus may be produced for maintaining and confirming a different alignment of pipes, which may be at a different relative alignment, spacing and/or with a different number of pipes.
  • a different arrangement of openings and holes may be provided in the base member.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil d'alignement (10) pouvant être utilisé pour confirmer ou établir un espacement correct de tuyaux d'alimentation en eau (12). L'appareil (10) comprend deux manchons espacés (16) d'un canal en partie circulaire qui constituent un ajustement par pression sur les tuyaux (12). Les manchons (16) tournent de (90°) conjointement avec les tuyaux (12) et sont espacés à un espacement requis par une plaque de base (18) qui comprend une pluralité de trous de montage (20).
PCT/GB2019/050115 2018-01-17 2019-01-16 Appareil d'alignement WO2019141982A1 (fr)

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US566544A (en) * 1896-08-25 Plumber s tack
US2394240A (en) * 1941-12-20 1946-02-05 Bendix Aviat Corp Gang clamp
DE7406676U (de) * 1974-02-26 1974-10-24 Kunststoffwerk Gebrueder Anger Gmbh & Co Mantelrohrbogen
DE3740488A1 (de) * 1987-11-29 1989-06-08 Thyssen Polymer Gmbh Vorrichtung zur umlenkung von leitungen
US20090045301A1 (en) * 2007-08-13 2009-02-19 C&S Manufacturing Corporation Rail mount for flexible conduit
KR20130101681A (ko) * 2012-03-06 2013-09-16 최문기 매립용 냉온수 배관 연결구
US20150204549A1 (en) * 2014-01-17 2015-07-23 Gary L. Jacobs Double-Clip Apparatus for Radiant Floor Heat System

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US566544A (en) * 1896-08-25 Plumber s tack
US2394240A (en) * 1941-12-20 1946-02-05 Bendix Aviat Corp Gang clamp
DE7406676U (de) * 1974-02-26 1974-10-24 Kunststoffwerk Gebrueder Anger Gmbh & Co Mantelrohrbogen
DE3740488A1 (de) * 1987-11-29 1989-06-08 Thyssen Polymer Gmbh Vorrichtung zur umlenkung von leitungen
US20090045301A1 (en) * 2007-08-13 2009-02-19 C&S Manufacturing Corporation Rail mount for flexible conduit
KR20130101681A (ko) * 2012-03-06 2013-09-16 최문기 매립용 냉온수 배관 연결구
US20150204549A1 (en) * 2014-01-17 2015-07-23 Gary L. Jacobs Double-Clip Apparatus for Radiant Floor Heat System

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