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EP 0098099 A2 19840111 - Two part connector for concrete reinforcing bars.

Title (en)

Two part connector for concrete reinforcing bars.

Title (de)

Zweiteiliges Kupplungsstück für Betonarmierungsstäbe.

Title (fr)

Raccord en deux parties pour barres d'armature de béton.

Publication

EP 0098099 A2 19840111 (EN)

Application

EP 83303613 A 19830623

Priority

GB 8218813 A 19820629
GB 8233658 A 19821125

Abstract (en)

A connector for joining two concrete reinforcing bars in end-to-end relation comprises only two parts. Each part is a sleeve having an end portion to be swaged to a bar and an interengaging portion, the intergaging portions being threaded. The connection may be made on site using unskilled labour.

IPC 1-7

E04C 5/16

IPC 8 full level

E04C 5/16 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E04C 5/165 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT FR GB IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0098099 A2 19840111; EP 0098099 A3 19840328

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 83303613 A 19830623