Gasket for parabolic ramp self restraining bell joint
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16L-035/00
F16L-037/084
출원번호
US-0216523
(2011-08-24)
등록번호
US-9194519
(2015-11-24)
발명자
/ 주소
Holmes, IV, William W.
Owen, William H.
출원인 / 주소
Mueller International, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Taylor Engish Duma LLP
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초록▼
Gaskets for use with a bell and spigot coupling system are disclosed herein. The gasket comprises an elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section, and a second section. Axial forces generated by the insertion of the spigot to the first section of the elastomeric member displace the first
Gaskets for use with a bell and spigot coupling system are disclosed herein. The gasket comprises an elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section, and a second section. Axial forces generated by the insertion of the spigot to the first section of the elastomeric member displace the first section of the elastomeric member in an axial and radial direction.
대표청구항▼
1. A system for sealing a spigot, the system comprising: a pressure sealing gasket, the pressure sealing gasket having a front end, a first section, and a second section, the first section between the front end and the second section and defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the second sect
1. A system for sealing a spigot, the system comprising: a pressure sealing gasket, the pressure sealing gasket having a front end, a first section, and a second section, the first section between the front end and the second section and defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the second section including an annular lip seal and a cylindrical gasket heel, the cylindrical gasket heel facing radially outward and intersecting the upper surface of the first section extending radially inward at an angle from the intersection with the gasket heel, the annular lip seal extending radially inward from the lower surface of the first section, the pressure sealing gasket defining at least one groove in the first section;at least one substantially rigid member contacting the front end, the substantially rigid member made of a material that is more rigid than a material of the gasket; anda bell encircling the pressure sealing gasket, the bell defining a gasket seating area. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one groove is at least two expansion and contraction grooves. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the bell includes an inner surface, the pressure sealing gasket contacting the inner surface of the bell. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the inner surface is a paraboloid. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the gasket heel mates with the gasket seating area such that the gasket heel is retained in both axial directions. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid member includes teeth. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the pressure sealing gasket is annular. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one groove is defined in the upper surface of the first section. 9. A method of creating and maintaining a sealed interface between a spigot and a bell, the method comprising: providing an annular elastomeric member having a front edge, a first section, and a second section, the first section between the front end and the second section and defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the second section including an annular lip seal and a cylindrical gasket heel, the cylindrical gasket heel facing radially outward and intersecting the upper surface of the first section extending radially inward at an angle from the intersection with the gasket heel, the annular lip seal extending radially inward from the lower surface of the first section, the annular elastomeric member including a groove in the first section;seating the second section of the annular elastomeric member in a gasket seating area of the bell such that the annular elastomeric member is retained in both axial directions;displacing the first section of the annular elastomeric member in an axial and radial direction in response to the forces generated by the insertion of the spigot; andsecuring the first section of the annular elastomeric member to the spigot. 10. The method of claim 9 wherein the step of displacing the first section of the annular elastomeric member comprises incurvating the first section of the annular elastomeric member; whereby the front edge is displaced axially by the insertion of the spigot. 11. The method of claim 9 further comprising creating an annulus pocket between the spigot and the bell with the second section of the annular elastomeric member. 12. The method of claim 9 wherein the annular elastomeric member has a plurality of substantially rigid members disposed on the front edge of the annular elastomeric member, whereby the axial forces generated by the insertion of spigot are transferred to the substantially rigid members and thereby to the front edge of the annular elastomeric member thereby causing the first section of the annular elastomeric member to be displaced in an axial and radial direction. 13. The method of claim 12 wherein the method element of securing the first section of the annular elastomeric member to the spigot includes gripping the spigot with the substantially rigid members. 14. The method of claim 13 further comprising slightly displacing the spigot away from the bell. 15. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one groove is two expansion and contraction grooves defined in the upper surface of the first section.
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