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Clamping system with controlled angular positioning for connecting together two tubes

US10634270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2017
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L23/20
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for connecting a first tube (1) and a second tube, the system comprising a clamping collar (10) suitable for being tightened around the abutted ends of the two tubes, and a washer (28) secured to the clamping collar by securing means. The washer (28) presents a blocking element (44) configured to co-operate with a corresponding positioning member (48) of the first tube (1) so as to block the washer (28) against turning relative to the first tube (1).

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