Structural joint of two load carrying walls of a pressurized vessel
US11603963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/40
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a structure that comprises a tank including an outer cylindrical surface and a domed end. The structure also comprises a tank skirt positioned circumferentially around the tank. A wall of the tank and a wall of the tank skirt form two sides of a y-joint between the tank and the tank skirt. The y-joint includes a wedge structure positioned between the tank and the tank skirt. Additionally, a thickness of at least one of the wall of the tank or the wall of the tank skirt forming the y-joint tapers such that the thickness of the at least one of the wall of the tank or the wall of the tank skirt that tapers has a greater thickness at the y-joint than away from the y-joint.
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