Flange assembly
US9366369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flange assembly (10 comprising a flange (12) in the form of a disk shaped rim formed on a pipe section (14) for connection to a hose or pipe. The pipe section (14) defines a hollow bore (16) through which flowable material may flow and the flange (12) defines a contact face (18) for engagement, in use, with an opposing flange. The flange (12) defines a gasket seat (20) about an opening of the bore (16) to receive a gasket (22) and the flange assembly (10) further includes a gasket clamp (24a,24b) to releasably retain the gasket (22) in position on the gasket seat (20).
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