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Fixture for explosively welding a tube to a tubesheet
Assignee: Foster Wheeler Development Corp
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Filing: 1985-07-03
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Granted: 1987-02-10
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Expires: 2005-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A fixture for explosively welding a tube to a tubesheet in which a plug extends within a cup which in turn is inserted into a fixture tube. A first explosive extends within the chamber defined by the cup and the plug and a second explosive extends within a bore defined within the plug. The sensitivity of the second explosive is greater than that of the first explosive so that, upon detonation by an externally actuated elongated detonation member, sequential detonation of the second explosive and the first explosive occurs.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron Krawchuk
- 👤 Joseph C. Spoganetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:56
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/06; B23K20/08; B23K20/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49805; Y10T29/49806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A fixture for explosively welding a tube to a tubesheet comprising a cup for inserting into said tube, said cup having an open end and a hollow interior, a plug extending within said cup to define therewith a chamber, said plug including a tubular portion extending in said chamber and having an internal bore, a first explosive extending within said chamber, a second explosive extending within said bore and separated from said first explosive by said tubular portion, said second explosive having a sensitivity greater than of said first explosive, an elongated detonation member extending within said bore and externally of said fixture for detonating said second explosive which in turn detonates said first explosive and a tubular insert extending in said bore for receiving and positioning said detonation member in said bore in intimate contact with said second explosive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A fixture for explosively welding a tube to a tubesheet comprising a cup for inserting into said tube, said cup having an open end and a hollow interior, a plug extending within said cup to define therewith a chamber, said plug including a tubular portion extending in said chamber and having an internal bore, a first explosive extending within said chamber, a second explosive extending within said bore and separated from said first explosive by said tubular portion, said second explosive having a sensitivity greater than of said first explosive, an elongated detonation member extending within said bore and externally of said fixture for detonating said second explosive which in turn detonates said first explosive and a tubular insert extending in said bore for receiving and positioning said detonation member in said bore in intimate contact with said second explosive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fixture of claim 1 further comprising cap means extending over said plug and said cup and in abutment with said tubesheet for locating said cup relative to said tubesheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fixture of claim 1 further comprising a locking flange extending from the outer surface of said plug for engaging a corresponding groove formed in said cup for locking said plug in said cup.
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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) | 1990-02-09 | 1990-08-11 | 1991-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-09 | 1994-08-11 | 1995-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-09 | 1998-08-11 | 1999-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |