Locking fluid fittings
US10119635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49895
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid conduit for a gas turbine engine includes a first fluid conduit attachable to a second fluid conduit and securable together with a lockable connector. The connector includes a first portion including external threads and a second portion receiving the first portion and including internal threads mating to the external threads of the first portion. The internal threads include lead threads defining a first thread interface with the external threads for starting attachment of the first portion to the second portion and locking threads defining a second thread interface for locking the first portion to the second portion.
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