Swivel joint and method for connecting conduits
US6386595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L27/0812
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swivel joint for coupling a first conduit to a second conduit includes a swivel bearing comprising a body of fluid. The swivel bearing eliminates the creation and transmission of torsional and shear loads when one or both of the conduits are axially loaded.
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