FIELD: valves industry.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to pipe fittings. Invention enables to obtain a zero-moment fitting for securing a fluid conduit to a structure. According to various embodiments, a fitting may include a spherical bearing and a bearing housing. Spherical bearing may include a conduit aperture for receiving a fluid conduit through the spherical bearing. Bearing housing may encompass and retain the spherical bearing within the bearing housing, allowing for rotation of the spherical bearing within the bearing housing.
EFFECT: bearing housing may be fixedly attached to the structure to secure the fitting to the structure.
19 cl, 4 dwg
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Dates
2018-05-11—Published
2013-11-28—Filed