Tubular joint assembly
US7001097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/4602
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint assembly for joining first and second tubular members. The first member has flanges extending from walls of an end segment. The walls of the end segment define a receiving opening. The second member has walls and a protrusion having sides extending from the walls to an end of the protrusion. When the members are joined the protrusion is received in the opening of the end segment so that the sides of the protrusion are in facing engagement with the walls of the end segment and the flanges engage the walls of the second member. The members are secured together at some of the engaging surfaces. The protrusion reduces stress on the flanges and increases the mechanical strength of the assembly.
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