Summary of the Corrugated pipe connection joint

The present invention, in general terms, concerns a corrugated pipe connection joint that is substantially leak-proof, and is convenient to construct and use. The present invention includes a corrugated pipe connection joint structure for joining two sections of corrugated pipes each having a bell-formed end, a connector insert defining opposing ends and a push-ring, and at least one gasket positioned on at least one of the opposing ends of the connector insert wherein the opposing ends of the connector insert are each positioned in a bell-formed end of a pipe section, with the corresponding at least one gasket forming a seal therebetween.

The present invention further includes a corrugated pipe connector insert including a pair of opposing ends, each capable of fitting into a plastic pallet end on a section of pipe in which the bell-formed ends have an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of the opposing ends of the insert, at least one gasket positioned on at least one of the opposing ends having an outer diameter greater than inner diameter of the bell-formed ends, and a push-ring disposed between the opposing ends having an outer diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the bell formed ends.

The present invention also includes a method for joining two corrugated pipe sections including the steps of bell-forming at least one end of a first corrugated pipe section and at least one end of a second corrugated pipe section, reducing stackable plastic containers at the bell-formed ends of the first and second corrugated pipe sections, inserting a connector insert having a first end and a second end into the first and second bell-formed ends of the corrugated pipe sections, respectively.

The present invention advantageously provides a corrugated pipe connection joint and method for connecting two pieces of corrugated pipe, which is relatively watertight, allows for longitudinal offset between adjacent sections and is easily fabricated at the construction site.

The foregoing and other features, utilities and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of preferred embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings and defined in the appended claims.

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