Flange

Abstract

A split flange is provided. The split flange may be capable of being fitted firmly around the pipe having a flexible pipe body and a flared portion formed at an end portion of the pipe body. The split flange is provided with two or more arcuate flange members and two connecting members located at both end portions of the flange members and projecting outward from outer circumferential faces thereof. The flange members may be connected to each other to form an annular structure. An operation for fitting the flange members firmly around the pipe body is carried out easily.

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       12 . A split flange capable of being fitted around a pipe having a flexible pipe body and a flared portion formed at an end of the pipe, the split flange comprising: 
 a plurality of arcuate flange members, which form a flange shape being defined by an outer periphery upon assembling;    two connecting portions provided at two end portions of each of the flange members, the two connecting portions projecting from the outer periphery,    wherein neighboring flange members among the arcuate flange members are capable of being rotatably connected to each other at mating respective connecting portions among the connecting portions.