US3881288A
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Attachment assembly
Assignee: General Atomics Corp
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Filing: 1972-05-04
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1992-05-04
Abstract
Abstract The attachment of two structural members is described which includes a flexible cable extending between the structural members secured thereto at each end. A resilient compressible interlayer maintains the cable under tension.
Inventors
- 👤 H Peter Fay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/06; F16B5/0607; F16B5/0621; F16B5/0642; F16L; F16L59/00; F16L59/12; G; G21; G21C; G21C11/00; G21C11/08; G21C13/00; G21C13/02; G21C13/04; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49874; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49948; Y10T29/49952
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In a pressure vessel, a wall assembly comprising, a fixed rigid metal liner for the pressure vessel, a plurality of rigid metal panels spaced from said liner to form an insulating space, a resilient compressible fibrous thermal insulation material filling said insulation space between said panels and said liner, said panels being displaceable toward said liner to compress said insulation, and a plurality of attachment assemblies securing said panels to said liner with said fibrous thermal insulation under compression, each of said attachment assemblies comprising a flexible cable, first and second shank balls secured toward opposite ends of said cable, a first ball socket secured to said liner, said first shank ball being received and secured in said ball socket to secure one end of said cable to said liner, each of said attachment assemblies also having a second ball socket secured to one of said panels and secured about said second shank ball, said cable being under tension provided by said compressed insulation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In a pressure vessel, a wall assembly comprising, a fixed rigid metal liner for the pressure vessel, a plurality of rigid metal panels spaced from said liner to form an insulating space, a resilient compressible fibrous thermal insulation material filling said insulation space between said panels and said liner, said panels being displaceable toward said liner to compress said insulation, and a plurality of attachment assemblies securing said panels to said liner with said fibrous thermal insulation under compression, each of said attachment assemblies comprising a flexible cable, first and second shank balls secured toward opposite ends of said cable, a first ball socket secured to said liner, said first shank ball being received and secured in said ball socket to secure one end of said cable to said liner, each of said attachment assemblies also having a second ball socket secured to one of said panels and secured about said second shank ball, said cable being under tension provided by said compressed insulation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wall assembly according to claim 1 wherein said second ball socket comprises an opening in said panel, and a split locking ferrule secured about said second shank ball in the opening in said panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |