PIPE JOINT AND RETAINER FOR USE IN PIPE JOINT

摘要

A pipe joint comprises a pair of tubular joint members having a gasket holding annular projection on each of butting end faces thereof, an annular gasket interposed between the butting end faces of the joint members, a retainer for causing one of the joint members to hold the gasket thereto, and a nut for connecting the joint members together. The retainer comprises an annular portion, a gasket holding portion having a plurality of claws inwardly projecting from the annular portion for holding the outer periphery of the gasket, and a joint member holding portion formed in the annular portion and engageable with the end face of one of the joint members. The gasket is provided on its outer periphery with a slipping-off preventing portion engage- able with the claws of the gasket holding portion of the retainer.