Tube joint and a method of bonding tubes
US8951374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/1142
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a method of bonding a first fluid conduit (14) to one or more other fluid conduits (12) or elements such as an electrode (92) or heating element. The method comprises positioning a first fluid conduit (14) substantially in contact with the other fluid conduits or elements (12) wherein a bond region (16) is created. The bond region is wetted with a liquefied thermoplastic polymer (34) which is then subsequently cooled forming a substantially fluid tight bond between the first fluid conduit (14) and the other fluid conduits or elements (14).
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