Patent ID: 6283670
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: F16B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A closure system, comprising:first and second longitudinally-extending shell members having first and second flanges, respectively, said first and second flanges each having inner and outer surfaces such that in a closed state the inner surfaces contact one another to form at least one longitudinal seam;a plurality of spaced, longitudinally extending ramp pairs disposed on the outer surfaces of the flanges, wherein a first ramp of each ramp pair is disposed on the outer surface of the first flange and a second ramp of each ramp pair is disposed on the outer surface of the second flange, said plurality of ramp pairs each being inclined away from the longitudinal seam when viewed along a first direction; anda clamping rail having an inner surface that includes a guide channel interlocking with said plurality of ramp pairs so that the first and second flanges compress the seam.