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Composite tank assembly

US4932551A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1989
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D77/0466
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic tank for storage and transport of liquids having a reinforcing sleeve for the discharge spout of the tank. The reinforcing sleeve comprises two identical generally C-shaped plate members which each have an overall circumferential length greater than one-half the circumference of the discharge spout to enable each plate member to be snap fit around the discharge spout and retained in place thereon. Each plate member has a V-shaped projection extending circumferentially from one end, and a corresponding recess at the other end to enable the plate members to interlock with one another and to axially self align on the discharge spout with the tip of the V-projection seating into the groove in the V-shaped recess.

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