Flanged Joints TRIZ Cases

A thermosetting resin impregnated tubular element undergoes alternating fibre winding to create a laminated structure for flange production.

Prestressed spring element presses half-shells apart to resolve alignment difficulty in tight spaces.

A pipe attachment clamp uses a hinged lever latch to secure collars without screw tightening.

Curved gasket protrusions self-align within flange receiving grooves, resolving the trade-off between high dimensional accuracy and manufacturing cost.

Groove and flange design enables lateral insertion of air ducts, eliminating axial compression to simplify assembly in confined spaces.

Plastic deformation of the graphite seal prevents media contact with bare pipe ends, reducing subsea repair degradation.

An adjustable gasket clamp secures the seal to prevent hand injury during pipe alignment and simplifies replacement.

Rotational leverage amplifies user force to secure tube joints, eliminating manual alignment effort.

Segmented actuatable reaction members resist bending loads on hubs, reducing connector mass and handling costs.

A hydraulic coupler uses segmented clamping members and rods to displace connector hubs for secure pipe joining.

Segmented connector bodies with peel strips prevent biological contamination while maintaining connection reliability without excessive device complexity.

A high pressure pipe coupling uses a metallic outer sleeve to leverage the capstan effect for holding force.

Composite protrusions in a metal seal ring reduce reaction forces and maintain sealed connections across varying orientations.

A pipe coupling structure uses abutting flat sealing surfaces to create a reliable fluid seal without rubber rings.

Camming devices on end plates engage existing pipe fasteners to center the flow passage, resolving misalignment issues without additional hardware.

Merged service and emergency functions allow clamping modules to open simultaneously, reducing blockage risks during rapid disconnection.

Elastic radial projections on a single flange accommodate multiple bolt circle diameters, eliminating separate inventory for different filter systems.

Radially expanding the tubular component eliminates braze joints and misalignment risks while reducing material deformation and machining waste.

A tube coupling design uses injection molding to form a precise connection surface by setting the tube end back from the coupling.

A processing system executes analytics functions by swapping implementation pointers at runtime to collect data without source code modification.

Segmented arcuate portions with elastic retention tabs enable partial flange repairs, eliminating full-circle installation waste.

Segmenting the flange into connecting and stabilizing components resolves the trade-off between thermal stress strength and manufacturing complexity.

A desalter bushing seal assembly applies spring force to maintain an interference fit, preventing seal failure under temperature and pressure fluctuations.

A coupling apparatus with flanges and bolts resists rotation while allowing controlled axial movement to manage tensile forces.

Integrated blade joint sensors measure forces and detect damage to reduce loads, minimize maintenance, and optimize design based on real operational data.

Friction-enhancing expandable members retain within bolt holes to separate flanges, accommodating various diameters without complex device structures.

Tapered rib geometry in C-shaped gaskets holds lubricant to reduce wear during pipe movement.

Angled pipe collars enable angular displacement during installation, resolving alignment constraints in rigid joint assemblies.

Segmented tubular parts with localized grooves maintain structural strength while enabling reliable welding connections.

A V-band clamp secures obround chimney flanges with a flexible seal, preventing gas leakage where standard rigid connections fail.

Asymmetric bevelled inner loop surfaces guide connection flanges into precise alignment during insertion.

A tube-socket assembly uses a tapered inner bead to form a secure line-contact seal within the socket penetration opening.

An internal pressing member compresses flange portions within a compact casing, enabling reliable sealing in narrow semiconductor fabrication spaces.

A spherical annular seal member uses a solid lubricant layer to reduce frictional loads, preventing abnormal noise from dry graphite contact.

Floating collars accommodate thermal expansion in turbine shroud segments, reducing leakage through secondary paths and lowering maintenance costs.

Pivoting clamp segments secure pipe flanges, preventing accidental loss during assembly.

Segmented containment housing directs pipe joint leaks into channels, preventing uncontrolled spills during disassembly.

Segmented rigid bases bonded to flexible pipes eliminate adhesion risks during maintenance while maintaining sealing integrity.

A high pressure coupling uses two peripheral O-rings and a coated face seal to prevent refrigerant loss.

A vacuum valve uses a tapered flow path to enhance effective pumping speed.

A non-sealed diverter assembly captures leaking transformer oil using a gravity-fed sump and quick-connect housing sections.

An integrated attachment member combines fluid inlet and outlet paths to reduce assembly complexity and packaging space near the cold plate.

Centering ring enables radial detachment of exhaust housing shells, resolving cramped space constraints and minimizing vibration-induced deformation.

An integrated shield and mounting structure protects ceramic igniters from damage while eliminating metal contact hazards.

Segmented retention bodies reduce pump weight while maintaining strength, solving adaptability limits of fully integrated designs.

Hinged arcuate members rotate to latch sanitary fittings, maintaining sterility while preventing over-compression damage.

Segmented arcuate flange uses inward tabs to predictably separate from the barrel during vehicle collisions, preventing costly water supply damage.

Segmented clamping rings with tapered profiles enable rapid assembly of peristaltic pump joints without damaging components.

Circumferential grooves in the enamelled collar divide the contact surface, increasing local pressure to prevent liquid leakage and corrosion.

Cam tracks convert rotation into radial displacement, reducing frictional forces and ensuring a pressure-tight seal.