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Pipe connection, in particular for a heat exchanger

US9976821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 20, 2015
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4935
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The application relates to a pipe connection having a pipe end arranged in a connection piece. The pipe connection has an outwardly projecting at least sectionally circumferential bead configured on a pipe end. The connection piece has a radially deformable first connection piece portion creating a first radially deformable connection piece portion. The pipe end is held and secured in the connection piece using the first radially deformable connection piece portion. The application further relates to a heat exchanger with a pipe connection of this kind and a connection method for producing a pipe connection.

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