Patent ID: 11873925
Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 7:
8. A gimbal joint, comprising:
a monolithic first member including a first connection portion, wherein the monolithic first member is configured for connection with a first high temperature fluid duct; and
a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion, wherein the monolithic second member is configured for connection with a second high temperature fluid duct;
wherein the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes;
wherein the monolithic first member includes a cylindrical first outer wall and also includes a plurality of first structural portions that extend radially from the first connection portion to an inner surface of the first outer wall, wherein the plurality of first structural portions are circumferentially spaced about the first outer wall, and wherein the plurality of first structural portions are integrally formed with the first connection portion; and
wherein the monolithic second member includes a cylindrical second outer wall and also includes a plurality of second structural portions that extend radially from the second connection portion to an inner surface of the second outer wall, wherein the plurality of second structural portions are circumferentially spaced about the second outer wall, and wherein the plurality of second structural portions are integrally formed with the second connection portion.