Cross-connector to two crossing tubular elements

A cross connector for connecting two continuous pipes that cross each other at any desired angle, said cross connector including a first and a second pipe clamp each having a split ring pipe encircling portion for encircling a pipe to be clamped, an inner pair of outwardly extending clamp arms formed one adjacent each end of the split ring of said first pipe clamp and an outer pair of outwardly extending clamp arms formed one adjacent each end of the split ring of said second pipe clamp, the clamp arms of each pair having a space therebetween, detent means formed on the outer surface of said inner pair of clamp arms and groove means formed in the spaced inner surfaces of the outer pair of clamp arms, said inner pair clamp arms being insertable between said outer clamp arm to engage said detent means with said groove means by a snap connection permitting free rotation between the first and second pipe clamps, and screw fastener means extending between and engaging said outer clamp arms, said screw fastener means being operable to securely clamp said outer clamp arms to said inner clamp arms to thereby tighten each clamp and securely connect the pair of pipes.