Flanged Joints TRIZ Cases

Segmented crenellations and a rotating annulus replace bulky grooves, reducing weight while absorbing radial and axial forces in O-Duct nacelles.

Curved breaker clamp member with protruding rims engages ledges on fire hydrant joints to prevent slippage during installation.

Integrally formed collector with integrated drain prevents fuel vapors from entering avionics by eliminating seal joints.

Two bolts couple passage members at opposite ends of the middle portion to secure a seal member without interfering with fluid passages.

A locking mechanism actuates axially displaceable valves to seal fluid channels before coupling parts separate, preventing leakage of cryogenic media.

A reverse spline hub tapers between flange portions to reduce rotational stress and allow thinner designs.

Spring-biased pop-up seal adjusts to varying soil pipe flange heights, eliminating multiple fitting inventory while ensuring code-compliant sewer gas stoppage.

A sliding connector unit moves horizontally to receive subsea module hubs, enabling secure fluid-tight assembly.

Thin-walled support members and accessible bolts reduce weight and maintenance costs while maintaining sealing reliability in corrosive environments.

Radial compression of segmented threads maximizes contact area and pressure resistance while minimizing cross-threading damage during quick connections.

Integrated connecting structure merges mounting lugs and drainage pipes to simplify assembly.

Right-angle pivot axis forces motion links to exert axial force on clasped flanges, revealing incorrect assembly during pressure testing.

Tapered rings and a surrounding band accommodate thermal expansion and seismic movements while maintaining fluid integrity without special expansion joints.

A receiving device supports vacuum pump flanges with integrated fastening and support sections for secure attachment.

Segmenting the protector interior into two diameters guides initial placement while securing precise alignment, preventing oblique sliding during installation.

Thermal shrink fit bonds a wear-resistant liner inside an outer tube, eliminating complex spacers and heavy concrete fills.

Segmented collector flange accommodates diverse tubing shapes to resolve structural rigidity versus adaptability trade-offs in exhaust systems.

A threaded bleeder guard inserts into pipe flanges to provide a physical barrier against accidental energy source attachment.

Aligned holes in steel breaker straps guide ring positioning, resolving friction reliance and ensuring clean separation without internal damage.

A wave washer spring portion applies elastic deformation to maintain sealing pressure on flange bolts.

Segmenting the seal into multiple lobes reduces compressive force needed for engagement while maintaining effective fluid leakage prevention.

A wedge-shaped flange connection uses a self-locking projection to engage the chamber, creating a secure mechanical interlock.

A fastening ring with a tubular portion and flange secures pouches to extraction means without requiring a gripping zone.

A compact flange fitting device uses a support element to hold the second flange in uncoupled states for realistic skill simulation.

Threaded mechanical connections replace welding in high pressure marine risers using API grade C110 and C125 steel, resolving weld uniformity issues.

Wedge bracing applies tensile loads to flange webs, preventing bending moments and material stress in turbomachine housing connections.

Retained fastening members eliminate through holes in the base member, reducing body thickness and simplifying assembly for compact fluid pressure units.

Positive fit engagement between the hooked tensioning lever and clip segment prevents spontaneous opening when spring tension is lost.

Bending joint projections away from the central axis prevents bolt tool interference, improving flange fastening performance.

A clamping bar engages a flange groove to secure vacuum pump connections.

A flange demounting device uses an air intake and vacuum connection to safely extract fluids and gases from coupled flanges.

A reusable pipe joint uses segmented sealing rings to connect thin-walled pipes without plastic deformation.

Wrapped fiber tows secure barrier plies in tethered corners, preventing bridging and resin accumulation during composite curing.

A unitary flange exhaust joint uses tapered clamping channels and v-band clamps to secure conduit bodies together.

Latch release arm pivots locking detents to open gland members, preventing gasket extrusion and maintaining sterility during reuse.

An internal thread profile holds a spacer between flared pipe ends, preventing flare collapse during assembly while maintaining fluid tightness.

Segmented distributor bodies with intermediary spacers enable easy component interchangeability while maintaining rigid structural integrity.

Thermal expansion fingers in a bipod flexure ring accommodate differential expansion, minimizing thermal stress in ceramic structures.

A longitudinal key connector clamps aligned plastic components together via interlocking keys.

Segmented annular lips accommodate thermal expansion and contraction in high temperature gas turbine engines.

Segmented metal-to-metal seal design prevents deformation under high pressure by distributing load across multiple discrete contact surfaces.

A pipe connection joint uses a linear slant portion on the flange to guide an expandable pipe section for secure joining.

A bulkhead fitting uses a thermal shell with an air pocket to insulate heat while bushings maintain electrical conductivity.

Parallel switching devices redirect current around failed light emitting diodes, preventing total backlight string failure.

Suction channels evacuate gas from elastomeric seals to prevent outgassing contamination while reducing sealing costs.

An adjustable strap clamp with spring washers maintains attachment force across varying pipe diameters and temperature cycles.

Pre-assembly lugs retain tube position during tightening, eliminating manual holding requirements.