Misalignment flange for pipeline installations
US10627028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L27/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipeline misalignment flange includes a socket member having a first smaller spherical internal surface, the socket member having a first face surrounding the first substantially spherical internal surface, the first face having a recessed channel. A retainer member includes a second larger spherical internal surface, the socket member and the retainer member being fastened together. A ball member includes a first smaller spherical external surface for engaging the socket member and a second larger spherical external surface for engaging the retainer member. The second larger spherical external surface includes an axially protruding portion with an undercut, the ball member being pivotable relative to the socket member such that the axially protruding portion of the second larger spherical external surface is received in the recessed channel.
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