摘要 |
The invention provides a coupling for pipes or pipe like members including an annuiar sleeve member (2) having an open end; an annular internal recess (3) in the sleeve member (2) extending from the open end thereof; a spring washer (4) disposed in the annular recess (3) at the end thereof remote from the open end of the sleeve (2), and having radially inwardly extending teeth (5) which, in an unstressed condition, project beyond the internal wall (6) of the sleeve (2) and are inclined in a direction axially inwardly of the sleeve (2); an annular insert (7) secured within the annular recess (3) at or adjacent the open end of the sleeve (2); and the annular insert (7) having an internal annular groove (9) within which is located a resilient elastomeric annular member adapted to constitute a sealing member (10) for the coupling. |