Flanged Joints TRIZ Cases

An inward torus weld ring layout enables pre-welding and seam inspection, improving flange sealing and easing gasket replacement.

A protrusion-and-bolt-hole flange layout lets a larger fuel pipe fit mounting limits while maintaining fuel flow to the gas turbine nozzle.

A conical throat replaces failure-prone blades to seal airflow, raise resistance and pressure, and prevent material buildup in conduits.

Movable claws and inclined surfaces replace a hot screw cap to join introduction shaft sections faster while maintaining a gas-tight seal.

Integrated RFID contacts indicate whether a connector clamp is open or locked, enabling wireless verification to prevent leaks and connection failures.

A recessed connecting element guides foil removal inside the coupling, preserving sterility, sealing strength, and reusability.

Microwave impedance changes reveal condensate or product leaking past a hygienic tank seal, enabling early gasket replacement.

A monolithic bypass built into the valve body cuts unbalanced opening forces and removes weld leak paths in high-pressure piping.

Circumferential fibre reinforcement in the connector hub boosts radial load strength while reducing thermal mismatch, corrosion, and waste.

Counterbored bolt holes and a compound hub flange cut bolt bending stress while keeping subsea flange thickness, weight, and stack height low.

Fins on a coplanar process flange dissipate heat so a differential pressure transmitter can stay close to hot process fluid without remote seals.

Blanking, burring, and stepwise folding form a low-cost connection flange with high flatness, sealing performance, and clamp fastening.

Differential thermal expansion locks this insulated pipe coupling at cryogenic temperatures while limiting thermal ingress and leakage.

A non-circular nozzle wall perimeter thickens bore regions to cut thermal strain and cracking while preserving turbocharger flow efficiency.

Integrating the sensor into the pipe flange enables direct media monitoring while reducing production steps, cost, and leakage risk.

A retained stainless steel gasket stays attached to the sanitary tube clamp, reducing gasket loss, food contamination, and recall risk.

An RFID tag and contact pair confirms when a retaining ring fully secures a fluid coupling, reducing leak risk and manual checks.

Sensors and real-time radial offset correction speed flange attachment on tubular sections while tightening alignment tolerances.

A resilient tapered wall and reinforcement ring maintain flange sealing despite guide-claw positioning variation and eliminate manual gasket handling.

Expanded graphite sealing between annular groove and platform enables weld-free refrigerant pipe joints with reliable leak resistance under extreme temperatures.

A sectional inner liner and outer protective tube improve wear uniformity, extend pipe life, and lower production cost and rejects.

A ratcheting pawl and guide-wall assembly lets a slotted hose clamp band be cinched one-handed in tight spaces before final worm-gear tightening.

A spacer with matched concave surfaces and compressive tying elements connects misaligned tubes quickly while maintaining fluid communication.

A single V-nested spring seal and threadless clamp retainer improve fluid end sealing while limiting housing wear and easing maintenance.

A ridge and annular abutment align a tank nozzle seal precisely while removing the Combifit ring for hygienic, lower-cost mounting.

A resilient tapered sealing ring with a reinforcement ring maintains flange sealing during angled pump lowering and reduces sticking risk.

A split clamp restrains multi-bolt flanges during hot bolting, enables stuck bolt removal, and injects sealant if gasket integrity is lost.

A hollow-metal gasket and spacer create a reversible flanged seal that contains reactive lithium under thermal, pressure, and mechanical stress.

A flexible belt with metal insert, bands, and drain tube seals flanged joints while collecting small leaks for early detection.

Continuous fibre hub and stitched flange preforms cut metal waste, resist radial loads, and avoid corrosion and thermal mismatch.

A tapered inner wall and oversized guide zone help insert gaskets smoothly and prevent misalignment in fluid port annular grooves.

A folded-back tube end member supports the tapered flange during press-forming, cutting material use and machining time while keeping shape accuracy stable.

A flange-held cover shields the exhaust pipe opening from hot gas and absorbs thermal expansion, improving durability without material changes.

Sensing radial offset and adjusting locating and pusher rollers cuts flange fit-up time while improving tolerances on tubular sections.

A vehicle air-intake duct uses lateral installation and radial sealing surfaces to avoid shear damage and maintain seal integrity.

Metal-to-metal flanged manifold connections replace rubber seals to cut vibration, binding, and rig-up time in high-pressure fracture fluid delivery.

Toe and heel contact regions create a pre-stressed flange joint that resists loosening, vibration, and fatigue in wind turbine towers.

Electrical testing replaces costly visual checks of buried pipeline isolation joints with remote monitoring, alerts, and instant isolation readouts.

A two-axis gimbal adapter keeps an O-ring gas-tight during process analyzer alignment, avoiding seal loss from adjustment screws.

A segmented flange face and dual-material gasket combine corrosion resistance with an API 6FB fire-rated seal for flammable liquid joints.

Continuous-fiber hub and flange construction cuts connector waste while improving hoop strength and thermal matching with composite conduits.

Arc-shaped locking parts and T-groove couplings avoid weak overlap zones in hose flanges, improving force transfer, sealing, and assembly.

A hollow-tube junction links fluid cavities between adjacent vehicle cars, maintaining sealed pressurized flow for braking and suspension.

A monolithic connector body with rod-aligned holes speeds repeated conduit hookup while preserving secure, standards-ready fluid connections.

Keyed compact flange geometry resists subsea shear and torsional loads while protecting the KX sealing ring and allowing smaller fasteners.

Loading-slot assembly and retainers enable quick band clamp diameter adjustment while preserving latch strength and secure holding.

An anti-shearing bridge connection distributes tightening loads in a pipe coupling to prevent rivet or screw deformation and preserve sealing.

Spring-elastic positioning aids help a profiled clamp self-align on flanged pipe ends and stay oriented during bracing in tight spaces.

Retractable pawls and a biased translation mechanism secure flanged pipes quickly without loosening under vibration.

A radially extended fastening section and threaded holding flange make impact cylinders easier to install, service, and secure with standard tools.