Pipe Connection Seal Support for Adjustable Clamping and Pull-Out Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pipe connection devices struggle to create a permanently tight and pull-out-proof connection for pipes with varying outer diameters, particularly in water pipes experiencing high pressures and soil movements, as clamping rings often compromise sealing and tensile strength.

Innovation Solution

A pipe connection device with a sleeve, clamping body, adjustable clamping ring, and seal system, featuring a seal carrier and securing wedges with guide devices, ensures a mechanically stable and sealed connection by adjusting the inner diameter and using braking elements to prevent pull-out.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a clamping ring with adjustable inner diameter is used to adapt to different pipe outer diameters, then adaptability is improved, but sealing reliability and tensile strength deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different pipe outer diametersVSAvoidsealing reliability and tensile strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The clamping ring is divided into multiple clamping segments that can move relative to each other, allowing the inner diameter to be adjusted while maintaining structural integrity. Each segment can be independently positioned to adapt to different pipe diameters without compromising the overall sealing and tensile strength of the connection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A seal carrier is introduced as an intermediary component between the seal and the clamping ring. The seal carrier provides a stable mounting surface for the seal, ensuring reliable sealing independent of the clamping ring's adjustable diameter, thus resolving the conflict between adaptability and sealing reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device provides a secure, leak-proof connection that maintains sealing integrity even under high pressures and soil movements, preventing pipe disconnection without requiring hard stops or complex assembly.

Implementation Method 1

the seal extends with a sleeve section in a ring shape between the sleeve and the clamping ring in order to seal this area

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSealing:

Implementation Method 2

the clamping ring is designed in such a way that it is clamped between the sleeve and the clamping body and pressed towards the pipe end by tensioning or tightening the clamping means

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP4264103B1Pipe connection device with a seal support
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 E HAWLE ARMATURENWERKE GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a pipe connection device for forming a sealing pipe connection which secures against a pull-out, comprising: - a collar (1) for receiving a pipe end (2), - a clamping body (3) which has an annular design in particular, - at least one clamping means (4), in particular multiple screws distributed along the clamping body (3), - a clamping ring (6) which is composed of multiple elements (5) movably arranged relative to one another and which comprises an adjustable internal diameter, and - a seal (7) for sealing the pipe connection, wherein - the clamping ring (6) is designed such that by clamping or tightening the clamping means (4), the clamping ring is clamped between the collar (1) and the clamping body (3) and is pressed in the direction of the pipe end (2), - a collar section (9) of the seal (7) extends annularly between the collar (1) and the clamping ring (6) in order to seal said region, and - an annular seal support (10) is provided between the seal (7) and the clamping ring (6).