摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maintain sealing performance of a joint for flexible pipes connecting flexible pipes throughout a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: The joint 1 for flexible pipes has an insertion hole 16 for inserting a bellows-like metal corrugated pipe 92 with ridge parts 93 and trough part 94 formed continuously into an interior. In the insertion hole 16, a ring-like seal member 42 is arranged in the insertion hole 16 such that the ridge parts 93 of the metal corrugated pipe 92 are sealed. A single protruding part 42a is formed on an inner circumference face of the seal member 42. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |