Patent ID: 9416900
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: B60T,F04B,F04C,F16L

Claim Text:
1. A reinforcement device in combination with a compressor and an inlet/outlet pipe, the device comprising: a body unit including a first body configured surroundingly to support the outer periphery of the inlet/outlet pipe and a second body having a shape corresponding to that of the first body; a hinge shaft fixedly mounted at one longitudinal side of the body unit so as to extend in a longitudinal direction of the body unit to cause the first body and the second body to be pivotally rotated with respect to each other thereabout; and a flange including a first extension portion formed to extend outwardly radially from one circumferential end of the first body, a second extension portion formed on the second body to correspond to the first extension portion, and a fixing portion formed at a joint where the first extension portion and the second extension portion abuts against each other to securely fix the first body and the second body, so that the flange is coupled to the compressor.