Collapse tolerant flexible pipe and method of manufacturing same
US7640950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L11/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapse tolerant flexible pipe and method of manufacturing same according to which an inner tubular layer is provided within an outer tubular layer in a coaxial relationship thereto. The inner layer maintains the maximum allowable strain on the outer layer below a value that will cause damage to the outer layer when the pipe collapses.
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