Abstract

A securing device comprises a collar for releasably clamping first and second objects together, wherein the collar includes a pair of collar members, each of the collar members being pivotably coupled to the other collar member at or towards a first end so as to allow pivotable movement of the collar members relative to each other, the collar including a releasable securing member that includes securing member portions respectively arranged in or on the collar members at or towards their other second ends, wherein the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially connectable to each other to secure the collar members to each other at or towards their other second ends, and the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially disconnectable from each other to permit separation of the second ends of the collar members.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/00 - Couplings of the quick-acting type
• F16L 37/10 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using a rotary external sleeve or ring on one part
• F16L 37/30 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings
• F16L 37/62 - Couplings of the quick-acting type pneumatically or hydraulically actuated

Abstract

A fluid conduit assembly (20) comprises: first and second fluid conduits (22,24); a coupling including first and second coupling sections (26,28), each coupling section (26,28) defining a respective hollow bore along which flowable material may flow, the first coupling section (26) in fluid connection with the first fluid conduit (22), the second coupling section (28) in fluid connection with the second fluid conduit (24), the coupling sections (26,28) configured to be releasably coupled to each other; and at least one shut-off valve located within the hollow bore of at least one of the coupling sections (26,28), the or each shut-off valve including a valve member (32) movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position in which the valve member (32) shuts off the flow of a flowable material through the hollow bore, the or each valve member (32) configured to move to its valve closed position on separation of the coupling sections (26,28), wherein the first coupling section (26) is connected to the first fluid conduit (22) so that a first end (36) of the first coupling section (26) extends inside a hollow bore of the first fluid conduit (22) and a second end (38) of the first coupling section (26) is located outside the hollow bore of the first fluid conduit (22), and/or wherein the second coupling section (28) is connected to the second fluid conduit (24) so that a first end (40) of the second coupling section (28) extends inside a hollow bore of the second fluid conduit (24) and a second end (42) of the second coupling section (28) is located outside the hollow bore of the second fluid conduit (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
• F16L 29/02 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in one of the two pipe ends, the cut-off device being automatically opened when the coupling is applied

Abstract

A securing device comprises a collar for releasably clamping first, and second objects (28,30) together, wherein the collar includes a pair of collar members (46), each of the collar members (46) being pivotably coupled to the other collar member (46) at or towards a first end so as to allow pivotable movement of the collar members (46) relative to each other, the collar including a releasable securing member (42) that includes securing member portions respectively arranged in or on the collar members (46) at or towards their other second ends, wherein the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially connectable to each other to secure the collar members (46) to each other at or towards their other second ends, and the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially disconnectable from each other to permit separation of the second ends of the collar members (46).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 23/08 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned in the radial plane connection by tangentially arranged pin and nut
• F16L 37/62 - Couplings of the quick-acting type pneumatically or hydraulically actuated
• F16L 37/00 - Couplings of the quick-acting type
• F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied

Abstract

A fluid conduit assembly (20) comprises: • first and second fluid conduits (22,24); • a coupling including first and second coupling sections (26,28), each coupling section (26,28) defining a respective hollow bore along which flowable material may flow, the first coupling section (26) in fluid connection with the first fluid conduit (22), the second coupling section (28) in fluid connection with the second fluid conduit (24), the coupling sections (26,28) configured to be releasably coupled to each other; and • at least one shut-off valve located within the hollow bore of at least one of the coupling sections (26,28), the or each shut-off valve including a valve member (32) movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position in which the valve member (32) shuts off the flow of a flowable material through the hollow bore, the or each valve member (32) configured to move to its valve closed position on separation of the coupling sections (26,28), • wherein the first coupling section (26) is connected to the first fluid conduit (22) so that a first end (36) of the first coupling section (26) extends inside a hollow bore of the first fluid conduit (22) and a second end (38) of the first coupling section (26) is located outside the hollow bore of the first fluid conduit (22), and/or wherein the second coupling section (28) is connected to the second fluid conduit (24) so that a first end (40) of the second coupling section (28) extends inside a hollow bore of the second fluid conduit (24) and a second end (42) of the second coupling section (28) is located outside the hollow bore of the second fluid conduit (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
• F16L 29/02 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in one of the two pipe ends, the cut-off device being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints

Abstract

a ratchet mechanism including first and second ratchet members, the first and second ratchet members arranged in a mutual engagement to permit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members in one direction and limit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members in the opposite direction, wherein the cam member and the ratchet mechanism are arranged so that the mutual engagement between the first and second ratchet members-permits rotation of the cam member about its rotational axis in one direction and limits rotation of the cam member about its rotational axis in the opposite direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 23/02 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially
• F16L 37/18 - Joints tightened by eccentrics or rotatable cams
• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
• F16L 23/036 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the tensioning members, e.g. specially adapted bolts or C-clamps

Abstract

There is provided a locking device (32), for use in a fluid conduit, comprising: a plunger (36) for engaging a valve in the fluid conduit, the plunger (36) arranged to be moveable in a first axial direction (50) from an undeployed position to a deployed position, the plunger (36) when in its deployed position configured for holding the valve in a valve closed position; and a locking element (56) arranged to engage the plunger (36) in its deployed position so as to prevent movement of the plunger (36) in a second axial direction (52), the second axial direction (52) being opposite to the first axial direction (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 29/00 - Joints with fluid cut-off means
• F16K 1/16 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members
• F16K 3/03 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with a closure member in the form of an iris-diaphragm
• F16L 37/28 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means
• F16L 37/30 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings
• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses

Abstract

There is provided a pipeline coupling, for use in a fluid conduit, comprising: a pair of shut-off valve housings (22,24) releasably coupled to each other, the shut-off valve housings (22,24) defining a hollow bore along which flowable material may flow, the shut-off valve housings (22,24) configured to be decoupleable from each other; a distance monitoring device (30) configured to monitor a separation distance between the shut-off valve housings (22,24) when they are coupled to each other; and an indication device (32) configured to provide an indication when the distance monitoring device (30) detects that the separation distance (58) between the shut-off valve housings (22,24) reaches or exceeds a reference threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses

Abstract

A pipeline coupling (20) comprising: a pair of shut-off valve housings (22, 24) secured to each other via at least one first fastening arrangement, the shut-off valve housings (22, 24) defining a hollow bore along which flowable material may flow, the or each first fastening arrangement permitting the shut-off valve housings (22, 24) to separate from each other on operation of an actuation mechanism operably engaged with the or each first fastening arrangement; and at least one shut-off valve located within the hollow bore of at least one of the shut- off valve housings (22, 24), the or each shut-off valve including a valve member (26) movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position in which the valve member (26) shuts off the flow of a flowable material through the hollow bore, the or each valve member (26) being biased to move to its valve closed position on separation of the shut-off valve housings (22, 24), wherein the or each first fastening arrangement includes a first longitudinal fastening member (28) and a first fastening nut (30), the or each first fastening nut (30) in engagement with the corresponding first longitudinal fastening member (28) to secure the shut-off valve housings (22, 24) to each other, and the actuation mechanism includes a or a respective driving assembly configured to mechanically drive the or each first fastening nut (30) to disengage the or each first fastening nut (30) from the corresponding first longitudinal fastening member (28).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 29/00 - Joints with fluid cut-off means
• F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses

Abstract

A camlock (10) is for use in a flange assembly. The camlock (10) comprises: a cam member (12) for engaging a flange, the cam member (12) arranged to be rotatable about its rotational axis; and a ratchet mechanism including first and second ratchet members (14, 16), the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) arranged in a mutual engagement to permit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) in one direction and limit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) in the opposite direction, wherein the cam member (12) and the ratchet mechanism are arranged so that the mutual engagement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) permits rotation of the cam member (12) about its rotational axis in one direction and limits rotation of the cam member (12) about its rotational axis in the opposite direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
• B25B 13/50 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes for operating on work of special profile, e.g. pipes
• F16L 23/036 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the tensioning members, e.g. specially adapted bolts or C-clamps
• F16L 37/18 - Joints tightened by eccentrics or rotatable cams

Abstract

A camlock (10) is for use in a flange assembly. The camlock (10) comprises: a cam member (12) for engaging a flange, the cam member (12) arranged to be rotatable about its rotational axis; and a ratchet mechanism including first and second ratchet members (14, 16), the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) arranged in a mutual engagement to permit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) in one direction and limit relative movement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) in the opposite direction, wherein the cam member (12) and the ratchet mechanism are arranged so that the mutual engagement between the first and second ratchet members (14, 16) permits rotation of the cam member (12) about its rotational axis in one direction and limits rotation of the cam member (12) about its rotational axis in the opposite direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
• F16L 23/036 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by the tensioning members, e.g. specially adapted bolts or C-clamps
• F16L 37/18 - Joints tightened by eccentrics or rotatable cams
• B25B 13/50 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes for operating on work of special profile, e.g. pipes

Goods & Services

Fastening and securing devices; coupling devices for connecting pipes, hoses, rigid pipes for liquid and gases; safety breakaway coupling devices for use in hoses, pipelines and articulated loading arms associated with the storage and transfer of liquids and gases; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Fastening and securing devices; coupling devices for connecting pipes, hoses, rigid pipes for liquid and gases; safety breakaway coupling devices for use in hoses, pipelines and articulated loading arms associated with the storage and transfer of liquids and gases; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Fastening and securing devices; coupling devices for connecting pipes, hoses, rigid pipes for liquid and gases; safety breakaway coupling devices for use in hoses, pipelines and articulated loading arms associated with the storage and transfer of liquids and gases; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.