Spherical flange joint
US9909698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L27/1012
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a flange joint for joining a first pipe to a second pipe includes an adapter coupled to the first pipe. The adapter includes a convex surface. The flange joint also includes a gasket with a first concave surface and a second convex surface. The first concave surface of the gasket is matingly engageable with the convex surface of the adapter. The second convex surface is matingly engageable with the second pipe. The gasket is supported on the first pipe. The flange joint further includes a clamp that includes a concave surface that is matingly engageable with the second pipe to secure the gasket to the adapter.
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