Flanged Joints TRIZ Cases

Rotational adjustment in arcuately extending rigid tubes accommodates tolerance stack-up between orthogonal fluid connections.

Segmented gaskets with nested seal rings distribute radial forces across multiple barriers, reducing stress on individual components.

An L-shaped lip-ring seal design manages thermal expansion through a constrained cross-sectional geometry that directs radial movement away from the axis of rotation.

A unitary elastomeric valve sleeve eliminates fatigue failure at material interfaces by ensuring homogeneous properties throughout the component.

A retaining clamp with interconnected segments and a locking mechanism secures ducting joints through uniform axial loading.

A spherical annular seal member with a solid lubricant reduces frictional noise and surface damage during high-temperature exhaust pipe movement.

A cut-in fitting uses a split flange ring and band clamp to attach to existing pipe runs without cutting.

Offset cross junctions in frac manifold missiles reduce vibration and turbulence, minimizing erosion and leakage from abrasive fluids.

Constricting collar with shaped grooves engages flange retention pins for secure axial and transverse reinforcement.

A spherical seal member integrates a metal wire net with expanded graphite to prevent abnormal noise and leakage at high temperatures.

A clamping collar retaining tab features an undulation between fastener and attachment portions to enable elastic deformation during tightening.

A clamping collar uses an inverted threaded rod to drive two nuts toward each lug, enabling precise tightening with a single hand tool.

Replacing threaded rods with a cam mechanism, this tool-free clamp eliminates manual fastening errors and reduces operational space requirements.

Bare aluminum contact surfaces prevent coating interference while polyamide protects outer walls against corrosion.

Flared passage holes reduce shear forces on connecting elements, enabling lighter aircraft mass by absorbing energy through elastic and plastic deformation.

An adjustable clamp coupling compensates for thermal creep by shortening its circumferential length to maintain sufficient spring force for reuse.

Visual lock indicator confirms secure engagement to prevent accidental disconnection and fluid leakage in computer cooling systems.

A spherical annular seal integrates a sintered solid lubricant layer to reduce friction and prevent damage to mating components.

Radial expansion of a split cone compensates for bore tolerances, enabling easy disassembly without specialized tools.

A composite seal coupling uses a fluid-impermeable retainer to maintain radial spacing between elastomeric sealing elements.

A toggle-lever lock mechanism generates high clamping forces through articulated joint levers.

A rolled ferritic stainless steel sheet achieves high Charpy impact values through controlled crystal orientation and low-angle grain boundaries.

Segmented junction locks replace bulky bolts to reduce radial size and assembly time in turbojet casings.

Crimped primary seals align flush with inner surfaces while recessed secondary seals provide fail-safe redundancy against thermal stress and material fatigue.

Movable bodies in the fracturing head adjust axial dimensions to align heavy manifolds with trees, resolving coupling difficulties.

A pipe connector uses a frangible bridge to detach a minor receptor from a major receptor upon impact.

Asymmetric cross-hole positioning reduces axial forces on end connectors, eliminating the need for stronger mounting bolts and simplifying manufacturing.

Factory pre-assembled four-segment housing with one-piece gasket eliminates complex on-site assembly and high seal failure rates.

Offset flange unions eliminate swivel joints to minimize erosion from abrasive fluids while simplifying assembly.

A convexly curved flange sealing surface creates a linear metallic contact on flexible exhaust pipes.

Quick-connect manifold interfaces isolate pump skids for maintenance without stopping fluid delivery operations.

Scallop cutouts engage raised flange bosses to align components and transfer torque, eliminating interference fit stresses in high vibration environments.

Offset flange pairs with open circumferential feed-throughs reduce adapter height by eliminating lateral clearance needs for fasteners.

Curved fulcrum structures on exhaust clamp lobes distribute torque evenly, preventing bolt warping and maintaining high flange fastening force.

A form-fitting intermediary engages between adapter projections to secure rotational alignment without complex torque-transmitting clamps.

A flange adapter connects to a universal bowl housing to secure flow lines of varying diameters through dedicated attachment apertures.

Exterior-mounted screw seats remove flow restrictions while a consistent bend radius reduces pressure drop for higher airflow.

Asymmetric annular seal members in tubular joints allow inward fluid flow while blocking outward movement to maintain double barrier integrity.

A flexible membrane isolator accommodates thermal expansion and absorbs engine vibrations, preventing stress-induced damage to the aftertreatment component.

A telescopic sleeve coupled to a bidirectional translating device displaces conduit ends for precise alignment.

A two-piece bisecting flange bracket assembly distributes pressure across mating surfaces using threaded bolts and nuts.

A water treatment device uses a form-fitting flange connection and annular spring for reproducible angular positioning.

Segmented locking dogs and a retaining collar enable rapid emergency disconnection of subsea connectors without snagging or damage.

Dual hinge clamp assembly and tapered bearing design reduce maintenance downtime for smaller drilling rigs.

A cartridge flange uses double keyhole openings to engage pins at various radial distances for secure mounting.

Asymmetric magnets and tapered flanges align exhaust connectors automatically, ensuring reliable connection and disconnection without complex mechanical parts.

Rotatable flanges align flowlines without complex procedures, eliminating exposed elastomeric seals to prevent erosion and leaks.

Homogeneous metallic particles in a flanged sealing ring allow metal detectors to identify detached fragments, preventing pipeline contamination.

Rhomboid repair body with mounting pins enables in-situ fastener machining without removing the EGR assembly.