Clamping system for the sealed connection of two tubes having support surfaces
US7399005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1441
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping system for connecting two tubes (20, 22) together in leaktight manner, the facing ends of the tubes having bearing surfaces (16, 18) that project relative to the cylindrical outside surfaces of said tubes. The system comprises a collar (10) and a washer (28). The collar has a band (12) suitable for co-operating with bearing surfaces via its inside periphery defining a setback, and a bolt (24) and a nut (26) arrangement for tightening the band (12). The washer is secured to the collar (10) by fixing tabs (32, 34, 36).
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