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Electromagnetic mechanical pulse forming of fluid joints for high-pressure applications

US7954221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2008
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4966
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electromagnetically formed fluid circuit joint (150) includes a tubular conduit (58) that has an outer surface (154) with a groove (72). A hollow fitting (56) is mechanically separate from and received over the tubular conduit (58). The hollow fitting (56) includes an electromagnetic field formed wall deformation (165) that extends into the groove (72).

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