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Connection structure of tubular connection member and joint member

US8240715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24D3/1066
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a connection structure of a tubular connection member and a joint member according to an embodiment, a joint member (20) with a cap nut (30) mounted thereon is connected to a tubular connection member (12) with a spiral ridge (14) and a flange (16). The cap nut (30) has a spiral groove formed in the inner peripheral surface and includes a detent member (35) having a movable portion (36) and an extending portion (37). A spigot portion of the joint member (20) is inserted into the tubular connection member (12), and the cap nut (30) is screwed in. Then, the extending portion (37) of the detent member (35) is locked by a locking protrusion (162) provided on the flange (16) of the tubular connection member (12).

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