SOIL PIPE COUPLER

摘要

The present invention relates to a soil pipe coupler that includes a body portion formed from a thermoplastic elastomer. The body portion includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a first and second lip defined by the outer wall. The first lip is disposed proximate a first end, while a second lip is disposed proximate a longitudinally-opposed second end of the body portion. The body portion includes an annular seat and at least one rib member that extend radially inwards from the inner wall and further defines a channel extending from the first to the second end. The soil pipe coupler includes a sheathing member configured to wrap about the body portion and is disposed between the first and second lips. Additionally, the soil pipe coupler includes at least one clamp configured to operably engage the sheathing member. An associated method of installation is also provided.

主权项

1. A soil pipe coupler comprising:
a body portion formed from a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the body portion includes:
an inner wall;an outer wall;a first lip defined by the outer wall and disposed proximate a first end of the body portion;a second lip defined by the outer wall and disposed proximate a second end of the body portion, the first end being longitudinally-opposed to the second end of the body portion;an annular seat extending radially inwards from the inner wall; andat least one rib member that extends radially inwards from the inner wall,wherein the body portion defines a channel that extends from the first end to the second end; a sheathing member configured to substantially cover the outer wall of the body portion and disposed between the first and second lips such that the first and second lips will abut the sheathing member upon longitudinal movement thereof; and at least one clamp configured to operably engage the sheathing member.