Patent ID: 6702338
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: F16L,F23J

Abstract:
A joining connection for flue gas conduits comprising, a pair of flue gas conduits, complemental male and female taper joints on the ends of the conduits, locking means comprising spaced locking tabs on the end of each conduit, the locking tabs extending outwardly from each conduit and being positioned in close adjacency and in substantial axial alignment when the male and female taper joints on the ends of the conduits are joined, clamping means sleeved on the ends of the conduits, the clamping means having an integral tightening mechanism and a series of openings therein, with the locking tabs of each conduit being captured in the openings of the clamping means, whereby tightening of the tightening mechanism moves the clamping means into close engagement with the conduits for locking the conduits together.