F-Term-List

F16L37/00-39/06

AA00
PROPERTIES AND MATERIALS OF CONNECTED PIPES

AA01

AA02

AA04

AA05

AA06

AA10

. Pipes wherein connected parts are rigid

. Pipes wherein connected parts are flexible

. Metal pipes

. Nonmetal pipes

. . Synthetic resin pipes

. Other properties and materials of connected pipes *

AB00
SHAPES OF CONNECTED PIPES

AB01

AB02

AB03

AB04

AB05

AB06

AB07

AB09

AB10

. Single-walled pipes (drawing)

. Multi-walled pipes

. . Double-walled pipes (drawing)

. Pipes inside outer pipes (drawing)

. Partitioned pipes (drawing)

. Pipes arranged side-by-side, or collections of pipes (drawing)

. Pipes with cross-sections that are not round (drawing)

. Pipes with axially oriented wave shapes (drawing)

. Other shapes of connected pipes *

BA00
ARTICLES CONNECTED BY PIPE JOINTS

BA01

BA02

BA03

BA10

. Pipes

. Pipes and equipment

. Pipes and containers

. Other articles connected by pipe joints *

BB00
ORIENTATION OF PIPE-JOINT CONNECTIONS

BB01

BB02

BB03

BB04

BB05

BB06

BB07

BB10

. Connection of pipes to each other in a straight line (drawing)

. Connection of pipes to each other in another manner than in a straight line (drawing)

. . Variants that branch or converge (drawing)

. . . T-shaped connections (drawing)

. . . Joining of multiple separate channels (drawing)

. . Variants without branching or convergence (drawing)

. . . Bends (drawing)

. Other orientations of pipe-joint connections *

BC00
TYPES OF PIPE JOINTS

BC01

BC02

BC03

BC04

BC06

BC07

BC09

BC10

. Pipe joints that have quick-acting joint parts

. . Pipe joints without inserted parts

. . Pipe joints without locking members (also classified under viewpoint D)

. . Pipe joints that have locking members (also classified under viewpoint E)

. Pipe joints that have joint parts that are not quick-acting joints

. . Pipe joints without inserted parts

. Pipe joints with channels formed in blocks

. Pipe joints wherein channels are formed by bringing multiple members together

BC11

BC12

BC20

. Pipe joints that permit movement (also classified under viewpoint F)

. Pipe joints that have fluid cutoff means (also classified under viewpoint G)

. Other types of pipe joints *

BD00
OPERATIONS TO CONNECT PIPE JOINTS

BD01

BD02

BD03

BD04

BD05

BD06

BD07

BD10

. Direct connection

. . Use of levers for connecting

. . Screw-in connections

. Remote operation

. Use of fluid pressure for connecting

. Use of electric power for connecting

. Automatic operation (e.g., operations coordinated with other operations)

. Other operations to connect pipe joints *

BE00
DETAILS OF PIPE-JOINT FUNCTIONS OR CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES

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BE02

BE03

BE04

. Variants that have guide members separate from the pipe joints

. Variants that have means for adjustment of flow rate

. Variants that include electric-wiring connections

. Variants that include mechanical operating-wire connections

BE11

BE12

BE13

BE14

BE15

BE16

BE17

BE18

BE19

BE20

. Sealing

. . Arrangement of sealing members

. . Shape, structure, or materials of sealing members

. Dust-proofing

. Lubrication

. Improvement to thermal-insulating ability

. Materials

. . Metals *

. . Nonmetals *

. Surface treatments

BE21

BE22

BE23

BE24

BE25

BE26

BE27

BE28

BE29

BE30

. Prevention of separation

. . Use of other members to prevent separation

. Improved force of tightening

. Improved safety

. . Variants wherein coupling can be confirmed

. . Prevention of mishandling or misassembly

. Improved durability

. . Prevention of wear

. Improved operability

. . Removable members, or tools for removal

BE31

BE32

BE33

BE40

. Miniaturization or weight reduction

. Simplification of structure

. Improved production or assembly, or cost savings

. Other details of pipe joint functions and characteristic features *

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MATERIALS HANDLED BY PIPE JOINTS

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CA02

CA03

CA04

CA05

CA06

CA07

CA08

. Liquids *

. . Water

. . . Water supply

. . . Sewage, waste water, or rain gutters

. . . Hydraulic equipment

. . Oil

. . . Use for fuels

. . . Use for hydraulic equipment

CA11

CA12

CA13

CA14

CA15

CA16

CA17

CA18

CA19

CA20

. Gases *

. . Air

. . . Use for pneumatic equipment

. . . Use for vacuum equipment

. . . Use for air conditioning

. . Fuel gases

. . Coolants

. Powders

. Generic fluids or the like

. Other materials handled by pipe joints *

F16L37/00-37/06;37/28-39/06

DA00
ENGAGEMENT OF QUICK-ACTING PIPE JOINTS WITHOUT LOCKING MEMBERS

DA01

DA02

DA03

DA04

DA05

DA06

DA07

DA08

DA09

. Friction engagement

. . Engagement surfaces that are not elastic members

. . . Tapered surfaces

. . . Non-tapered surfaces

. . . Uneven surfaces

. . . Surfaces that are not uneven

. . . Surface treatments of engagement surfaces per se

. . . Engagement parts that press against engagement parts and that have other members

. . . . Pressing members that are elastic bodies

DA12

DA13

DA14

DA15

DA16

DA17

DA18

DA19

. . Engagement surfaces that are elastic members

. . . Tapered surfaces

. . . Non-tapered surfaces

. . . Pressing of engagement surfaces by fluid pressure

. . . Pressing of engagement surfaces by mechanical pressure

. . . . Ring-shaped engagement surfaces that are elastic members

. . . . . O-rings

. . . . Variants that simply press in

DA21

DA22

DA23

DA24

DA30

. Coupling by magnets

. Variants that use plastic deformation

. Variants that use shape-memory materials (i.e., including bimetals)

. Variants that just make contact with pipelines

. Other forms of engagement of quick-acting pipe joints without locking members *

F16L37/08-39/06

EA00
OPERATIONS TO ENGAGE QUICK-ACTING PIPE JOINTS THAT HAVE LOCKING MEMBERS

EA01

EA02

EA03

EA10

. Locking by rotation of pipes

. Locking by sliding pipes diametrically (drawing)

. Locking by moving pipes axially

. Other operations to engage quick-acting joints without locking members *

EB00
ORIENTATION OF LOCKING PARTS

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EB02

EB03

EB04

EB05

EB06

EB07

EB08

. Parts that project diametrically

. . Parts that project inward (drawing)

. . Parts that project outward (drawing)

. . Parts that project both inward and outward (drawing)

. . Variants with other intermediate members on engaged surfaces

. . . Variants wherein pins are inserted (drawing)

. . . Variants that use free balls (drawing)

. . Covering diametrically (drawing)

EB11

EB12

EB20

. Parts that project axially

. Parts that project around the circumference

. Other orientation of locking parts *

EC00
OVERALL STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION OF LOCKING MEMBERS

EC01

EC02

EC03

EC04

EC06

EC07

EC08

EC10

. Elastic locking members

. Non-elastic locking members

. . Elastic members that apply force to locking members

. . . Elastic members that are coil springs

. Locking members that are integral with pipe joints

. Locking members that are separate from pipe joints

. . Locking members that have pivotal connection means

. Other structural compositions of locking members *

ED00
SHAPES IN WHICH LOCKING MEMBERS LOCK

ED01

ED02

ED03

ED04

ED05

ED06

ED07

ED08

ED09

ED10

. Locking members that have arms that extend axially

. . Locking members that have arms that extend obliquely to the direction of engagement

. . Cylindrical locking members (i.e., including slits)

. . Locking members for other parts that have grooves (drawing)

. . Locking members for other parts that have ridges (drawing)

. . Locking members for other parts that have holes (drawing)

. . Locking members for other parts that are flat surfaces

. . . Locking members that bore in (drawing)

. . Variants that use pivotally connected hooks

. . . Hook tips that are bolt nuts

ED11

ED12

ED13

ED14

ED15

ED16

ED17

ED18

. Locking members without arms that extend axially

. . Ring-shaped locking members wrapped around pipes

. . . Rings in the form of dished disk springs (drawing)

. . . Split elastic rings (e.g., snap rings)

. . . Constricted-diameter rings (drawing)

. . . Inclined rings (drawing)

. . . Double rings (drawing)

. . . Garter springs (drawing)

ED22

ED23

ED24

ED25

ED26

ED27

ED28

ED29

. . Rod-like, convex, pin-like, or roller-like locking members

. . . Variants wherein other members have holes

. . . Variants wherein other members have grooves (drawing)

. . . . Variants that have bulging grooves (drawing)

. . . Variants wherein other members have notched parts (drawing)

. . . Grooves or notched parts that are at an angle to the axis

. . . . Screw-like variants

. . . Variants with axially oriented return parts for grooves or notched parts (drawing)

ED32

ED33

ED34

ED35

ED36

ED37

ED38

ED39

ED40

. . Ball-shaped locking members

. . U-shaped locking members (drawing)

. . . Variants that use wires

. . Plate-like locking members

. . Clips (i.e., excluding snap rings)

. . Clamps

. . . Clamps that have cam surfaces

. . Cover-like locking members

. . Filamentary locking members that can bend

ED41

ED42

ED43

ED50

. Two portions joined that have the same shape

. Variants used together with screws

. Variants that have tapered members for tightening

. Other shapes *

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STRUCTURES TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF LOCKING PARTS

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EE02

EE03

EE04

. Prevention of separation by the locking members per se

. . Prevention of separation by elasticity of the locking members per se

. . Prevention of separation by pressure applied by the cam bodies of locking members

. . Prevention of separation by pressure applied by the tapered surfaces of locking members

EE11

EE12

EE13

EE14

EE15

EE16

EE17

EE18

EE20

. Prevention of separation by other members

. . Fastening by means of rings that slide axially

. . . Variants that have elastic means that apply force

. . . Variants that move by fluid pressure

. . Fastening by means of rings that turn

. . . Pressure applied by cam surfaces

. . . Eccentric variants

. . . Bayonets

. Other structures to prevent separation of locking parts *

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DETAILS OF CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF LOCKING PARTS

EF01

EF02

EF03

EF04

EF05

EF06

EF07

EF08

EF09

. Locking members

. . Locking parts

. . . Methods of forming locking parts

. . . Shape or structure of locking parts

. Pipe-joint main units (i.e., excluding locking members)

. Slide rings

. . Shape or structure of slide rings

. . Prevention of movement

. . Means of applying force

EF11

EF12

EF13

EF14

EF15

EF20

. Rings that turn

. . Shape or structure of rings that turn

. . Prevention of turning

. Prevention of improper ball movement

. Lock-release members

. Other details of characteristic features of locking parts *

F16L37/00-37/62;39/04

FA00
PIPE JOINTS THAT PERMIT MOVEMENT

FA01

FA02

FA03

FA04

FA05

FA06

FA07

FA08

FA09

. Variants wherein pipe and axis are accommodated concentrically

. . Circumferential rotation of either pipe or axis, or both

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings only in walls along the pipe or axis circumference

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings only at the ends of pipes and axes

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings in walls along the circumference and at the ends of pipes and axes

. . Axial movement of either pipe or axis, or both

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings only in walls along the pipe or axis circumference

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings only at the ends of pipes and axes

. . . Variants with feed and discharge openings in walls on the circumference and at the ends of pipes and axes

FA11

FA12

FA13

FA15

FA20

. Goosenecks that use curved pipes (drawing)

. Pipe joints that move in two planes

. . Pipe joints that use ball joints

. Variants that have apparatuses to drive movement

. Other pipe joints that permit movement *

F16L37/28-39/04

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STRUCTURE AND FORM OF FLUID CUTOFF MEANS

GA01

GA02

GA03

GA04

GA05

. Variants with valves for only one member

. Variants with valves for both members

. . Valves that push together

. Pipe joint connection and valve opening and closing that co-operate

. Pipe joint connection and valve opening and closing that do not co-operate

GA11

GA12

GA13

GA14

. Variants with bodies that push valves

. . Variants wherein fluid passes inside valve-pushing bodies

. . . Variants with fluid through-holes oriented radially

. . Fluid-pressing bodies that are integral with valve bodies

GA21

GA22

GA23

GA24

GA26

GA27

GA28

GA30

. Lift valves (i.e., sealed surfaces that form angles with axes)

. . Valve bodies that have fluid through-holes oriented radially

. . Sealing surfaces of valve bodies that are tapered

. . Ball valves

. Slide valves

. . Valves that slide axially

. . Valves that turn circumferentially

. Valves that turn axially (drawing)

GA31

GA40

. Combinations of different types of valves

. Other structures and forms of fluid cutoff means *

F16L37/28-39/06

GB00
DETAILS OF CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FLUID CUTOFF MEANS

GB01

GB02

GB03

GB04

GB05

GB06

GB10

. Valve bodies

. Bodies that push valves

. Force-applying members for valve bodies or the like

. Variants wherein the order in which valves open and close is set

. Variants that have internal pressure-release mechanisms

. Variants that have mechanisms that are sensitive to internal pressure

. Other details of characteristic features of fluid cutoff means *

3J106	QUICK-ACTING OR MULTI-WALLED PIPE JOINTS
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