Tap having a clamping ring on the base end portion
US7418974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/88054
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a tap for a gas or liquefied gas vessel having on a conical threaded base of the tap body a clamping ring adapted to be firmly tightened against a neck of the vessel to maintain a tight engagement of the threads of the base and the neck of the vessel in case of application of a strong impact force to the tap exteriorly of the vessel.
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