Abstract

A single piece structural connector is provided that includes a single machined aluminum piece having first and second circular ends including a plurality of bolt holes and a center hole. The connector also includes an alignment dowel positioned on the center hole. The alignment dowel is configured to tightly fit into a center hole of a pipe plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
• F16L 9/00 - Rigid pipes
• F16L 25/12 - Joints for pipes being spaced apart axially

Abstract

A structural connection between in-line circular or rectangular pipes. The connection is maintained within the outer dimensions of the pipe or tubes, eliminates the need for numerous large welds, and provides for a large center hole that enables items to pass through the connection inside the pipes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/12 - Rigid pipes of plastics with or without reinforcement
• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• F16L 23/024 - 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
• F16L 25/12 - Joints for pipes being spaced apart axially
• F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
• F16L 27/12 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing substantial longitudinal adjustment or movement
• F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
• F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
• F16L 23/00 - Flanged joints
• F16L 9/00 - Rigid pipes