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Nested flange joint

US10612418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2018
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/36
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides flanged joint or interface between two passageways. The flanged joint includes a first passageway, a connector, and a second passageway. The first passageway may, but not necessarily, be formed via casting process wherein an integrated flange may be defined at the opening of the first passageway such that the integrated flange defines a recess. The connector includes a support body having a fastener region at an upper end of the support body and a flange region at a lower end of the support body. The support body defines an aperture which is configured to support the second passageway. The flange region defined in connector is configured to engage with a recess defined in the first passageway.

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