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CRS: quick connector for tunnel boring machine spoil check

US11841102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2020
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L33/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connector for a mucking duct of a tunnel boring machine including a fitting having a first end configured to be added and fastened onto the flexible pipe of the mucking duct and a second end configured to be mounted on an additional duct section, and a clamping device, mounted in the fitting and configured to block the additional duct section relative to the fitting.

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