Leaktight coupling
US6767017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leaktight coupling between channels formed in two pieces that bear against each other via an intermediate block having at least one duct passing therethrough suitable for putting the respective channels in each of the pieces into communication with one another, the duct forming a housing for an insert provided with beads. The intermediate block has a tubular insert and a sealing device positioned in register with one of the pieces that is to bear against the intermediate block. The beads of the tubular insert are compressed between a shoulder formed in the duct and the other one of the pieces that is to bear against said intermediate block once the intermediate block is mounted between the two pieces.
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