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Pipe connection for compensation of thermal motion
Assignee: Hochtemperatur Reaktorbau GmbH
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Filing: 1975-10-17
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-10-17
Abstract
Abstract Joints for high temperature and high pressure conduits are disclosed wherein two conduit members are joined in such a manner that permits axial and radial movement due to temperature variations therein while at the same time provides sealing of the joints by means of segmented sealing rings disposed in grooves and extending into a space defined by a sleeve-like extension on one conduit member and a bushing like extension on a second conduit member.
Inventors
- 👤 Dirk Haferkamp
- 👤 Alija Hodzic
- 👤 Eike Paetz
- 👤 Heinrich Stach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L51/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A joint for high temperature and high pressure conduits comprising: a first hollow ring holding member comprising a pressure housing extending from a first conduit member and surrounding a second hollow bushing like member comprising a gas conduit housing extending from a second conduit member and defining a space between said first and second hollow members; at least one annular groove in said first hollow member opening toward said space; at least one ring disposed in each groove and extending into said space in sealing relationship to said first and second hollow members, said ring including a plurality of segments separate from and contiguous with each other; a plurality of separate helical springs disposed radially from said annular groove in said first hollow member coupled with each ring and biasing each ring segment radially inward in sealing relationship to said second hollow member; whereby said segmented rings compensate for axial and radial motion of said members due to temperature variations therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A joint for high temperature and high pressure conduits comprising: a first hollow ring holding member comprising a pressure housing extending from a first conduit member and surrounding a second hollow bushing like member comprising a gas conduit housing extending from a second conduit member and defining a space between said first and second hollow members; at least one annular groove in said first hollow member opening toward said space; at least one ring disposed in each groove and extending into said space in sealing relationship to said first and second hollow members, said ring including a plurality of segments separate from and contiguous with each other; a plurality of separate helical springs disposed radially from said annular groove in said first hollow member coupled with each ring and biasing each ring segment radially inward in sealing relationship to said second hollow member; whereby said segmented rings compensate for axial and radial motion of said members due to temperature variations therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The joint of claim 1 wherein each of said springs is disposed in a separate boring and couples with one ring segment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The joint of claim 1 wherein at least two rings are disposed in said groove and each of said springs couples directly with the ring segments of only one of said rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The joint of claim 3 wherein the ring segments from the adjacent rings in said groove are movably connected by a pin in each ring segment extending into a corresponding space in each segment of the adjacent ring whereby the dimensions of said space limit the relative movement of the segments of said adjacent rings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The joint of claim 1 wherein means for cushioning axial and radial movement in said joint is disposed between said pressure housing and said gas housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |