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Device providing fluidtight connection in two enclosed volumes comprising means of holding prior to connection

US9704608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2014
Grant dateJul 11, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B5/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Sealed connection device between a first and a second closed space, closed off by doors, first part (A) for securing the first and second flanges to one another, second part for securing the second door and the first door in a sealed manner, part for detaching the second door from the second flange, third part for releasing the first door in relation to the first flange (18), fourth part for opening a passage between the first and the second closed space, and part for controlling the first, second, third and fourth parts allowing for the sealed connection without rotation of one of the closed spaces, the device also comprising a device for maintaining by snap fitting (34) for the second closed space in relation to the first closed space prior to the securing by the first part for securing.

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