Fluid connectors for microreactor modules
US8636964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2200/027
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An end-face sealing fluidic connector for fluidic connection and/or interconnection of glass, glass-ceramic and/or ceramic fluidic modules in a microreactor includes a connector body having a circular first end face with a recess for retaining one or more O-rings and a first end section having a circular cylindrical outeT surface and a diameter In the range of from 3 to 25 mm. The outer surface has a circumferential recess dividing the first end section into a proximal portion adjacent the first end face and a distal portion. A retaining ring is seated in the circumferential recess and a protecting ring coinpming a high-compression-strength polymer surrounds the proximal portion of the first end section. A circular cylindrical sleeve surrounds the first end section and the reinforcing and/or protecting ring, the sleeve including a circumferentially extending inside bearing surface for engaging the retaining ring on the distal side thereof.
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