Patent · US Expired

Stake for a tube bundle

US4648442A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1985
Grant dateMar 10, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 10, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/423
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stake of U-shaped cross-section which, when inserted in a tube bundle between parallel rows of tubes, dampens vibrations and provides support. One stake end is arcuately shaped for engagement with the end tube in a tube row and in one embodiment an aperture is provided to accommodate a restraint which retains the stakes in series in their engagement mode.

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