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Coupling units connecting tubular members having a hardened inner wall for carrying mechanically abrasive fluid concrete

US6766570B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2002
Grant dateJul 27, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49879
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming and attaching a clamping collar to a pipe configured for forming a pipe section in a concrete pumping line for carrying of fluid concrete includes the steps of placing a sleeve on the pipe to provide a heat transfer limit area between the sleeve and the pipe; welding the sleeve to the pipe; heat treating the pipe; and assembling a collar to the sleeve and welding the collar to the sleeve.

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