Elastomer formed beaded joint
US9694409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D39/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming a conduit with a radial flange for forming part of a beaded coupling by: positioning a conduit blank in a forming die, wherein the forming die defines a radially extending recess; inserting a forming post in the conduit blank to define an annular space therebetween; inserting a flexible material in the annular space between the post and the conduit; placing a sleeve in a bearing relationship with the flexible material; compressing the flexible material between the post and the sleeve to force the flexible material against the conduit to expand the conduit outward into engagement with the radially extending recess in the forming die to form an annular flange; and releasing compression on the flexible material.
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