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Vessel neck construction of a pressure vessel

US8505762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KAUTEX MASCHINENBAU GMBH · DE

Inventors

Markus Holbach · Bornheim, DE
Stefan Walbroel · Sankt Augustin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 8, 2010
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 8, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/32
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressure vessel for the storage of liquid or gaseous media. The pressure vessel (1) comprises a plastic inner vessel (2) with at least one neck piece (4) which is not connected in one piece with the latter and which is arranged on the vessel neck in the region of the vessel orifice (8), and with a supporting jacket (3) at least partially surrounding the plastic inner vessel (2) and the neck piece (4). The neck piece (4) is provided with means for receiving a connection fitting (9). The pressure vessel according to the invention is distinguished by an insert (5) which forms at least part of the vessel neck and which forms a sealing seat for the fitting (9) to be inserted into the neck piece (4).

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