Duct coupler devices, systems, and related methods
US9879804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C5/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Coupler devices, systems, and related methods for coupling ducts are provided. In some aspects, a duct coupling device includes a hollow body, at least one coupler seal disposed about an outer surface of the body, and a plurality of apertures extending through the body for facilitating the passage of a fluid and/or any other medium therethrough. A duct coupling system includes a duct coupling device with a sealing member, coupler transitions adapted to receive the duct coupling device, and a sealing member. The sealing member is configured to seal an annular space disposed between a first surface of the duct coupling device and a surface of one of the first and second ducts. A method of coupling ducts includes providing a first coupler transition on a first duct, providing a second coupler transition on a second duct, and providing a duct coupling device between the first and second coupler transitions.
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