Pipe coupling

摘要

The present invention relates to apipe coupling (100) comprising: a tubular casing (102), having a longitudinal gap between a first free end and a second free end; a tensioning system comprising: a first pivoting member (106); a second pivoting member (108) having a projection located at a distal end of the second pivoting member; a bridge plate (114) located inside the casing for spanning the longitudinal gap between the first free end and the second free end of the tubular casing; at least one fastener(110); and means for restraining radially the projection of the second pivoting member relative to the first pivoting member. Upon tightening the fasteners, the first pivoting member and the second pivoting member pivot about the projection, such that each proximal end of the first pivoting member and the second pivoting member are drawn together to both tighten the casing around the outer surface of the pipe and to apply a radial force to the bridge plate.