Stress concentration reduction method and design for improved fatigue performance
US9528537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49865
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of reducing the concentration of stress that occurs when joining two cylindrical component ends with a tube. Grooves are placed near the ends of the cylindrical components that alleviate the stress/strain felt by the cylindrical components when undergoing flex cycling.
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