Device for connecting two tubes together
US6227757A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7194
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for connecting together a first tube and a second tube placed at a 90.degree. angle with respect to one another. The device includes a flat base placed between the two tubes, and pierced with at least two holes, yokes for joining together the first tube with the base and for partially surrounding at least a portion of the first tube, and collars for joining the second tube and the base, the collars partially surrounding at least a portion of the second tube and interacting with the holes and with the yokes. The device may be used for connecting together pipes, especially in a gallery or a cell in the nuclear industry.
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