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U-bolt clamp for sealing lap joints

US6234541A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 11, 1999
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/1437
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to guillotine clamp including a U-bolt mounted on a saddle member. The U-bolt has a concave portion that opposes a corresponding concave portion of the saddle member. At least one curved shim is positioned between the concave portions of the U-bolt and the saddle member to provide both sealing and clamping of a lap joint.

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