Connecting system with jaws of two ferrules, including a compressor
US8182216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53987
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for connecting two ferrules in an axial compressor case is disclosed. Each of the ferrules includes a substantially annular flange with a proximal face adapted to be integral with the ferrule, and a distal face. The system further includes securing members for clamping distal faces of both flanges one against the other. The securing members include at least one pair of jaws provided for being connected by a set of tensile members, each of the jaws of the pair being provided for abutting against the proximal face of one of the flanges. At least one jaw of the pair further includes a portion, such as substantially radial shoulders, provided for forming a positive connection with complementary portions in both flanges for a transmission of circumferential stresses between both flanges.
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