Pipe joint

摘要

Provided is a pipe joint for connecting tubular conduits, in particular for connecting lengths of pipe to form a fluid transport system. The pipe joint includes a conduit formed with at least one connection end. The or each connection end includes a wall defining a receiving recess for receiving an end of a pipe length; a groove formed to a depth in an internal surface of the wall of the receiving recess; and a channel communicating between the groove and an external surface of the connection end. The pipe joint further includes a connector formed from a length of material which is seatable within the groove via the channel and which is wider than the depth of the groove so that when seated within the groove the connector extends into the receiving recess.

主权项

1. A pipe joint comprising a conduit and a connector having a substantially circular cross-section, said conduit formed with at least one connection end, said connection end comprising:
a wall defining a receiving recess for receiving an end of a length of pipe; a groove formed to a depth in an internal surface of the wall of the receiving recess; and a channel communicating between the groove and an external surface of the connection end; said connector being formed from a length of material which is seatable within the groove via the channel and which is wider than the depth of the groove so that when seated within the groove the connector extends into the receiving recess; and wherein the length of material of the connector has a first end insertable into the channel and a second end, remote from the first end; and the pipe joint further comprising a retainer removably threaded into the channel, the retainer permitting insertion or removal of the connector into the channel when removed and for retaining the connector in the channel by engaging the second end when secured in the channel; and wherein said length of material of said connector is a length of multi-stranded metal wire.