TUBULAR ELEMENTS COUPLING

摘要

A coupler (80) comprising two or more shell segments (84, 86), each pivotally coupled at a pivot end (84A, 86A) to a rigid link (88), and be¬ ing securable to one another at a locking end (94B, 86B) thereof by a locking mechanism (90, 94), each shell segment (94, 86) is configured with a complimentary tubular element seat (96) and at least a pair of substantially parallel radial tubular element engagement formations (100), and an annular gasket seat (104), wherein the two or more shell segments are pivotable between a closed position in which they complete a substantially closed shape, and an open position wherein at least one of the two or more shell segments is pivotally displaced with respect to the link and apart from one another.