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Universal joint for multiple flowline system

US4311327A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1979
Grant dateJan 19, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 20, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/9138
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a universal joint for multiple flowline system wherein all of the conduits pass through the interior of the joint. The conduits whichpass through the universal joint on axes offset from the pivot axes of the joint are provided with flexing means which enable the offset conduit to rotate around a pivot axis of the universal joint when the joint is flexed.

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