摘要 |
<p>A pipeline coupling comprises first and second substantially annular connecting pieces (2,20) at each end of a length of pipe, an internally threaded nut (14) on the first connecting piece (2) and a corresponding external thread (27) on the second connecting piece (20), and a sealing ring (28) for location between adjacent ends of two lengths of pipe to be connected, a sealed connection between the two lengths of pipe being effected by screwing the nut (14) onto the external thread (27) to draw the connecting pieces (2,20) axially towards one another and to compress the sealing ring (28) therebetween. A substantially annular locking ring (46) is mounted on the second connecting piece (20) to be axially movable therealong but rotatably fixed relative thereto, the locking ring (46) and nut (14) being provided with corresponding projections (50) and recesses (52) adapted to engage with one another to prevent relative rotation between the two connecting pieces, releasable means (54) retaining said projections (50) and recesses (52) in engagement with one another.</p> |