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Deep drawn and ironed pressure vessel having selectively controlled side-wall thicknesses

US4320848A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1979
Grant dateMar 23, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 7, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/22
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved deep drawn and ironed metal shell for use as a pressure vessel having selectively controlled wall thicknesses to impart additional strength to predetermined portions of the improved metal shell. A stepped mandrel is utilized in conjunction with at least one ironing die to fabricate the improved metal shell.

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