Pipe Elements TRIZ Cases

A semi-annular collar, striking plate, and handle let installers drive slip couplings into place without direct hammer contact or scrap wood.

A relief tank and upstream pressurization restart gelled pipeline flow by degrading the gel in stages and limiting pressure peaks.

Pre-assembled male and female pipe sections use keyed engagement and O-ring sealing to speed on-site plumbing and prevent leaks.

Pressure blades support the rubber seal across large pipe diameters, preventing deformation and leakage up to 2 bar.

A hydrolysis-activated metal sleeve patch seals leaks at junctions, arced, and eroded fluid line sections and can self-heal under thermal stress.

Integrated cleanout ports eject debris outside the coupling while the one-piece Storz structure raises pressure capacity and keeps compatibility.

A tubular electric heater cures a resin-impregnated pipe liner in one step, simplifying rehabilitation and improving uniform sealing.

Rotatable guide bodies help an expandable rehabilitation packer roll through curved pipes for easier positioning and reliable defect repair.

Curved grooves drive circumferential seals to expand radially, enabling DBB/DIB pipe isolation with independent monitoring and bleed control.

Vacuum infusion with temperature-controlled resin mixing improves fiber wetting and pipeline adhesion without molds for on-site reinforcement.

Electromagnetic induction heats electrofusion fittings without internal leads, preventing leak paths in lined pipe joining and repair.

A chain-operated assembly aligns and inserts a plug into flowline pinhole leaks remotely, reducing operator exposure and sealing time.

A die-and-stamp closure compresses the sleeve before cutoff, preventing contamination and fluid leakage during aseptic conduit separation.

External temperature sensing guides curing speed and radiant power in liner tubes to avoid incomplete curing in uneven or wet conduit sections.

A sensor-guided rotating tip adjusts thrust to follow tube wall cavities, improving liner adhesion and preventing air chambers.

Adjustable belt-driven rollers spread epoxy evenly in pipe liners without heavy motorized mangles, improving CIPP liner preparation.

A breakaway collar and activation rod trigger immediate hydrant water shutoff, preventing flooding without underground valve access.

Expandable grout seals leaking pipes inside a gasket wrap, while carbon fiber reinforcement restores strength without full pipe replacement.

A convertible screw sleeve and cap enable one-hand, airtight bulk-conveyor pipe coupling while reducing seal damage and closure complexity.

A calculated fuel pipe volume balances rapid pressure rise and fluctuation control in small-engine injection systems, improving startability.

An internal pulley gives a pipe bursting head mechanical advantage, boosting pulling force and extending replacement to larger pipe diameters.

A removable clamping seal and valve close a tube end for pressure testing without soldering or threads, reducing leaks and tube damage.

A hydrophilic outer coating expands on contact with liquid to seal curing shrinkage gaps and keep underground pipe liners watertight.

A wedge-driven gripper with interlocking stairsteps secures pipeline plugs for reliable isolation and controlled release during repair and pressure testing.

Distributed main and lateral light packs cure UV resin through permeable bladders, improving pipe junction repairs in long or bent laterals.

A mechanically actuated conduit plug compresses a seal to block flow without fluid lines, simplifying maintenance and scaling to higher pressures.

A cap with an interference-fit foam plug keeps concrete out around risers, leaving clean annular voids for later pipe connections and pressure testing.

A two-stage gripper and expanding seal ring help a pipeline plug hold position and prevent fluid leakage during isolation.

An integrated valve tube and dampening structure let aquarium filters adjust water flow while reducing pump vibration and noise.

A cup-shaped backup cap seals inward of the trap door to contain hazardous pipeline leaks until permanent repair is possible.

Sliding inner tube sections let an aircraft fuel line extend during impact deflection without leakage while avoiding bulky slack routing.

Offset support rods and spaced plates prevent pressure-driven bending, preserving noise attenuation and protecting downstream equipment.

Removable coated inserts protect flow bores from erosion and corrosion while avoiding difficult bonding and reducing replacement downtime.

An injection line plugging tool seals the line before valve removal, preserving double barrier integrity and simplifying wellhead valve replacement.

UV-activated resin lining cures inside conduits without refrigeration, avoiding thermal delays and premature curing during pipe installation.

A rotatable feed valve and pig magazine automate wastewater pipeline cleaning, reducing hydrogen sulphide exposure, chemicals, and power use.

External magnetic sensing with field modeling and in-situ calibration tracks pipeline pigs accurately despite steel pipe distortion.

A dual-polymer plug with a metal guide protects glass or ceramic reactor ports from chipping while resisting reactive fluids and heat.

A stepped expandable plug seals a leaking tubesheet aperture while retaining the tube to prevent dislodgment and adjacent tube damage.

A machined one-piece aluminum connector replaces bulky welded pipe joints, adds a central pass-through, and removes separate nuts.

High-pressure water swelling forms a stainless-steel tee-pipe that avoids copper corrosion and cuts material waste and production cost.

A venting port evacuates permeated gas from the outer cavity of a dual-layer hose, preventing inner tube collapse and fluid contamination.

A soft compensating element at the valve seat absorbs anti-rotation misalignment to maintain sealing contact and prevent fluid leaks.

Mesh screens wrap the T-junction and perforated riser to block rodent chewing, reducing soil influx and water leakage.

Tapered rings and a squeezer assembly self-actuate under differential pressure to maintain pipeline sealing across varying diameters.

An annular-gap casing uses injected polymer resin and mechanical sealing to reinforce damaged pipelines without shutdown or direct welding.

A cam-profile valve coupling enables fast PE pipe machine attachment for hot tapping and plugging while preserving alignment, secure locking, and flow area.

A reciprocating piston and dual-state seal replace fragile bladders to keep X-ray coolant pressure near ambient without leaks or air ingress.

Internal lubricant passages feed the replacement pipe surface to cut friction, reduce splitter fractures, and ease pipe bursting through bends.

An adjustable feed roller lets CIPP liner enter an air inverter from front or rear, reducing sticking, labor, and misalignment.