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Method and device for the rigid connection of two thin elements

US10011388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2013
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to the present invention, the device comprises: a flange having an at least approximately trapezoidal tapered section; a counter-flange having a shape complementary to that of said flange (1); and clamping means for clamping said flange and said counter-flange one in the direction of the other, interposing the edges of said elements shaped at least partially in the shape of said counter-flange.

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