High pressure cylinder with locking end caps
US5622098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7056
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes a light-weight, high pressure cylinder, and a method of producing such a cylinder. The pressure cylinder uses a composite pressure barrel for maintaining and distributing fluid pressure therein. The composite barrel has tapered ends for retaining a pair of end caps. A split tapered collar having a taper matching that of the tapered end of the pressure barrel is provided to lock the end caps to the pressure barrel. The tapered collar has a threaded outer diameter for receiving the threaded end cap. The combination of the tapered collar and the tapered end of the pressure barrel provide a wedge when the end cap is threadedly engaged to the collar. By applying torque to the end cap, the two tapered surfaces are forced together and the end cap is locked to the composite barrel to maintain internal fluid pressure.
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