| 摘要 |
The present invention relates generally to horizontal directional drilling. More particularly, the invention provides certain pipe assemblies, pipe connectors, and methods which may be used in connection with horizontal directional drilling. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pipe connectors which may be used to mechanically interlock separate pipe segments, wherein the interlocked segments are capable of sustaining the bending moments and other forces that are experienced during horizontal directional drilling procedures.
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