Coupling segment with monolithic pivot
US11725760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1241
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling segment includes an arcuate segment body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first shoulder that is formed proximate to the first end and comprises a first fastener pad extending outwardly from the arcuate segment body, the first shoulder further defining an interior edge; and a first pivot extending from the first shoulder at the interior edge, wherein the first pivot is cast monolithically with the arcuate segment body and the first shoulder.
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