ES1063406U

ES1063406U - Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet sheet (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1063406U
Application number: ES200601637U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Santiago Umerez Marina
Original assignee: Ur Cast Water Fittings S L; UR-CAST WATER FITTINGS SL
Current assignee: Ur Cast Water Fittings S L; UR-CAST WATER FITTINGS SL
Priority date: 2006-07-10
Filing date: 2006-07-10
Publication date: 2006-10-16
Anticipated expiration: 2016-07-10
Also published as: ES1063406Y

Abstract

Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sleeves, of the type intended for the repair of different pipe diameters without the need for welding, characterized in that it comprises a ring (1) composed preferably of rubber, which it is coupled to a concrete pipe (2), surrounding it perimetrally and externally at the height of the sheet (3), said ring (1) being located between the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the counter flange surface (6); in which the two support surfaces of the ring (1), constituted by the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the counter flange (6) can be moved one against the other by means of screws (7), exerting an axial pressure on the ring (1) so that it is pushed radially against the plate (3) of the tube; and in that the internal part of the tube (2) incorporates an internal reinforcement (8) to support the pressure exerted by the coupling (5) externally on the sheet (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa.Coupling device for the repair of Concrete pipes with sheet metal.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa que aporta a la función a que se destina una serie de ventajas y características, aparte de otras inherentes a su organización y constitución, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, y que suponen una innovadora mejora en este campo.The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification refers to a device of coupling for the repair of concrete pipes with jacket sheet that contributes to the function to which a series of advantages and characteristics, apart from others inherent to its organization and constitution, which will be described in more detail go ahead, and that suppose an innovative improvement in this field.

De forma más concreta, el objeto de la invención consiste en un dispositivo de acoplamiento, cuya evidente finalidad estriba en configurarse en un dispositivo de acoplamiento para reparación aplicable a distintos diámetros de tubo y que comprende un manguito que tiene al menos un extremo de introducción para el tubo y una junta que acciona un sellado y un refuerzo mecánico en la parte interior al tubo, no siendo necesaria la realización de soldadura.More specifically, the object of the invention It consists of a coupling device, whose obvious purpose is to be configured in a coupling device to repair applicable to different tube diameters and comprising a sleeve that has at least one insertion end for the tube and a gasket that drives a seal and a mechanical reinforcement in the inner part to the tube, not being necessary to carry out welding.

Scope

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se encuentra dentro de la industria dedicada a la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa.The field of application of the present invention It is within the industry dedicated to the repair of Concrete pipes with sheet metal.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad, y como referencia al estado de la técnica, debe mencionarse, que la tubería de hormigón con armadura de chapa está siendo utilizada generalmente para la conducción de agua. Las roturas de este tipo de tuberías suceden sobretodo por la longevidad del tubo y/o de forma accidental (pala escavadora, etc.)Currently, and as a reference to the state of the technique, it should be mentioned, that the concrete pipe with sheet metal armor is generally being used for water conduction Breaks of this type of pipe happen especially for the longevity of the tube and / or accidentally (shovel excavator, etc.)

Actualmente, la reparación del tubo del tipo que aquí concierne se realiza limpiando y quitando el hormigón por todo el perímetro del tubo hasta descubrir la chapa. Posteriormente se realiza una soldadura para reparar la chapa, asegurando la estanqueidad y evitando la salida de agua. La soldadura suele ser muy engorrosa debido a las impurezas y humedades existentes sobre la superficie de la chapa, además, no debe haber agua, dado que ésta dificultaría la soldadura y el soldador corre riesgo de ser electrocutado.Currently, the tube repair of the type that Here it is done cleaning and removing the concrete throughout the perimeter of the tube until the sheet is discovered. Subsequently performs a weld to repair the sheet, ensuring the tightness and preventing water leakage. Welding is usually very cumbersome due to impurities and dampness on the surface of the sheet, in addition, there should be no water, since this would make welding difficult and the welder is at risk of being electrocuted

Cabe señalar, por otra parte, que por parte del solicitante se desconoce la existencia de ningún dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas semejantes a las que preconiza la presente invención, la cual constituye una evidente mejora al sistema convencional utilizado hasta la fecha para el mismo fin, teniendo por objeto realizar dichas reparaciones de forma sencilla, rápida y sin necesidad de soldadura.It should be noted, on the other hand, that by the applicant is unknown the existence of any device of coupling for the repair of concrete pipes with jacket sheet that has technical, structural and constitutive similar to those advocated by the present invention, which constitutes an obvious improvement to the conventional system used to date for the same purpose, aiming perform such repairs simply, quickly and without need welding.

Explanation of the invention.

Así, el dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa que la invención propone, constituye por sí solo una evidente novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que a tenor de su utilización se consigue de forma taxativa un acoplamiento válido para la reparación de dicho tipo de tubos sin necesidad de soldadura.Thus, the coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sheeting invention proposes, constitutes by itself an obvious novelty within its field of application, since according to its use a valid coupling for the repair of said type of tubes without welding.

De forma concreta, el dispositivo objeto de la invención se configura como un acoplamiento que en un lado comprende un anillo para insertar dentro de un espacio radial existente en entre el tubo y el manguito, así como medios para aplicar una carga axial al anillo, de tal forma que dicho anillo sea empujado radialmente contra el tubo y en el otro lado del acoplamiento puede comprender el mismo tipo de anillo o una brida para su conexión con otro tubo o pieza.Specifically, the device subject to the invention is configured as a coupling that on one side comprises a ring to insert into a radial space existing in between the tube and the sleeve, as well as means for apply an axial load to the ring, such that said ring be pushed radially against the tube and on the other side of the coupling can comprise the same type of ring or a flange for connection with another tube or part.

El efecto de sellado de la invención se logra debido a que el anillo es de caucho y evita la salida de agua del tubo.The sealing effect of the invention is achieved. because the ring is made of rubber and prevents water from leaking tube.

Dado que la forma del tubo, tanto exteriormente como a la altura de la camisa de chapa, no suele ser completamente cilíndrico, el anillo de caucho que incorpora el acoplamiento está especialmente diseñado para absorber un rango de diferentes diámetros e irregularidades perimétricas.Since the shape of the tube, both externally as at the height of the sheet metal shirt, it is not usually completely cylindrical, the rubber ring that incorporates the coupling is specially designed to absorb a range of different perimeter diameters and irregularities.

Cabe señalar, que para dar mayor consistencia y en orden a evitar que la presión ejercida por el anillo de caucho no deforme el tubo, en el interior de este se coloca un refuerzo.It should be noted, that to give greater consistency and in order to prevent the pressure exerted by the rubber ring do not deform the tube, inside this a reinforcement.

Dicho refuerzo tiene una tolerancia en diámetro para igualmente adaptarse perfectamente al diámetro interior del tubo, dado que la parte interna de estos tubos tampoco suele ser completamente cilíndrica. Así mismo, el refuerzo va recubierto de caucho exteriormente proporcionando elasticidad al conjunto con lo que se consigue un efecto de "muelle" que mejora su adaptabilidad.Said reinforcement has a tolerance in diameter to also adapt perfectly to the inside diameter of the tube, since the internal part of these tubes is not usually completely cylindrical Likewise, the reinforcement is covered with rubber outwardly providing elasticity to the whole with what that you get a "dock" effect that improves your adaptability.

El nuevo dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new coupling device for Concrete pipe repair with sheet metal jacket represents, by consequently, an innovative structure of features structural and constitutive unknown so far for such end, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it with sufficient basis to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en sección, según un corte longitudinal, de una porción de tubo al que se ha acoplado el dispositivo de la invención, apreciándose los distintos elementos que comprende así como su configuración, su disposición y el modo en que operan sobre el tubo.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in section, according to a longitudinal section, of a portion of tube to which the device of the invention has been coupled, the different elements that you understand as well as your configuration, your arrangement and how they operate on the tube.

Las figuras número 2-A, 2-B y 2-B.- Muestra respectivas vistas de una porción seccionada longitudinalmente del tubo, de la parte externa del dispositivo igualmente seccionada longitudinalmente y del refuerzo interior que completa el dispositivo.Figures number 2-A, 2-B and 2-B.- Sample respective views of a longitudinally sectioned portion of the tube, of the external part of the device also sectioned longitudinally and of the inner reinforcement that completes the device.

La figura número 3.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva de un posible acoplamiento con el sistema de anillo en ambos extremos del dispositivo.Figure number 3.- Shows a view in perspective of a possible coupling with the ring system in both ends of the device.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente del dispositivo de acoplamiento para la reparación de tubos de hormigón con camisa de chapa que comprende las partes que se indican y describen a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sheeting It comprises the parts indicated and described below.

Así, tal como se aprecia en tales figuras, el dispositivo en cuestión está esencialmente constituido a partir de un anillo (1) compuesto preferentemente de caucho que, tal como se aprecia en la figura 1, se acopla a un tubo de hormigón (2), rodeándolo perimetral y exteriormente a la altura de la chapa (3), estando dicho anillo (1) situado entre el extremo inclinado (4) del acoplamiento (5) y la superficie de la contrabrida (6).Thus, as seen in such figures, the device in question is essentially constituted from a ring (1) preferably composed of rubber which, as it is seen in figure 1, it is coupled to a concrete pipe (2), surrounding it perimetrically and externally at the level of the sheet (3), said ring (1) being located between the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the surface of the counter flange (6).

De esta forma, las dos superficies de soporte del descrito anillo (1), constituidas por el extremo inclinado (4) del acoplamiento (5) y la contrabrida (6) que se pueden mover la una contra la otra mediante la influencia de los tornillos (7), ejercen una presión axial sobre el anillo (1) de forma que este, al estar compuesto de un material flexible es empujado radialmente contra la chapa (3) del tubo, lo que proporciona el sellado o estanqueidad del dispositivo.In this way, the two support surfaces of the described ring (1), constituted by the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the counter flange (6) that can move the against each other by the influence of the screws (7), exert an axial pressure on the ring (1) so that it, at being composed of a flexible material is pushed radially against the sheet (3) of the tube, which provides the sealing or device tightness.

Así mismo, el dispositivo de la invención incorpora por la parte interior del tubo (2) un refuerzo interno (8) para que soporte la presión que ejerce, tal como se ha descrito el acoplamiento (5) exteriormente en la chapa (3).Likewise, the device of the invention incorporates an internal reinforcement on the inside of the tube (2) (8) to support the pressure it exerts, as described the coupling (5) externally on the sheet (3).

Dicho refuerzo (8) está compuesto por unos perfiles curvados (9) que, unidos a través de una o varias cuñas (10), se adaptan al diámetro interior del tubo (2), ya que al apretar el tornillo (11) vinculado a dichas cuñas (10), el refuerzo se expande.Said reinforcement (8) is composed of curved profiles (9) which, joined through one or several wedges (10), adapt to the inside diameter of the tube (2), since tighten the screw (11) linked to said wedges (10), the reinforcement it expands.

El refuerzo (8) está además ventajosamente cubierto exteriormente de una capa de caucho (12), lo que le proporciona una mayor elasticidad, adaptándose mejor a la forma interior del tubo para aplicar la fuerza de forma homogénea en todo el diámetro interior del mismo.The reinforcement (8) is also advantageously externally covered with a layer of rubber (12), which provides greater elasticity, adapting better to the shape inside the tube to apply the force evenly throughout the inside diameter of it.

El refuerzo (8) presenta un saliente (13) en su parte externa que actúa como tope y fija la posición del mismo a lo largo del tubo (2), consiguiendo reforzar el tubo en el punto indicado, es decir, en el punto donde se ejerce la presión por parte del acoplamiento (5).The reinforcement (8) has a projection (13) in its external part that acts as a stop and fixes its position at length of the tube (2), getting reinforce the tube at the point indicated, that is, at the point where the pressure is exerted by coupling part (5).

Finalmente, cabe señalar, que la invención prevé opcionalmente, en caso de que la aplicación lo exija, la colocación del anillo (1) en ambos lados del dispositivo, tal como se observa en la figura 3, o la colocación en el otro lado del mismo de una brida convencional para su posterior conexión con otro tubo o pieza.Finally, it should be noted that the invention provides optionally, in case the application requires it, the placement of the ring (1) on both sides of the device, as seen in figure 3, or the placement on the other side of it of a conventional flange for later connection with another tube or piece.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, se hace constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as how to implement it, is it states that, within its essentiality, it may be taken to the practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and which will reach also the protection that is collected as long as it is not altered, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims

1. Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sleeves, of the type intended for the repair of different tube diameters without the need for welding, characterized by the fact that it comprises a ring (1) preferably composed of rubber, which it is coupled to a concrete tube (2), surrounding it perimetrically and externally at the height of the sheet (3), said ring (1) being located between the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the surface of the counter flange (6); in which the two ring support surfaces (1), constituted by the inclined end (4) of the coupling (5) and the counter flange (6) can be moved against each other by screws (7), exerting an axial pressure on the ring (1) so that it is pushed radially against the plate (3) of the tube; and that on the inside of the tube (2) incorporates an internal reinforcement (8) to support the pressure exerted by the coupling (5) externally on the sheet (3).

2. Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sleeve, according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcement (8) is made up of curved profiles (9) which, joined through one or several wedges (10), expand and adapt to the inner diameter of the tube (2), by tightening the screw (11) linked to said wedges (10); and because the reinforcement (8) is also covered externally with a layer (12) of rubber adapting to the inner diameter of the tube (2) and reinforcing it in a homogeneous way.

3. Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sleeve, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the reinforcement (8) has a projection (13) in its external part that acts as a stop and fixes the position thereof along the tube (2), being able to reinforce the tube at the point where the pressure is exerted by the coupling (5).

4. Coupling device for the repair of concrete pipes with sheet metal sleeves, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that, optionally, the placement of the ring (1) on both sides of the coupling (5) is provided.