Expansion joint with thermal transition connector
US6131955A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/904
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modified expansion joint to provide a transition from one conduit to an adjacent conduit. The expansion joint includes a flexible coupling member and an angled transition leg having insulation on both sides thereof. The flexible coupling member takes up any variations in dimensional differences between the adjacent conduits. The transition leg provides a gradual thermal transition from a hot upstream conduit to a downstream conduit at a lower exterior surface temperature.
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