Patent ID: 8172280
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: F16L,F24F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A corner flange connection member adapted for joining together adjacent duct channel flanges associated with duct sections, said corner flange connection member comprising two leg portions joined together in angular relationship by a corner portion, each leg portion including a bend, at least a portion of each leg portion extending longitudinally along its length away from its respective bend towards its respective terminal end portion being angularly deflected downwardly about said bend so as to present a bowed shape to at least a portion of each respective leg portion when said corner flange connection member is positioned on a substantially flat surface such that the corner portion remains relatively flat, spaced from, and substantially parallel to the substantially flat surface and the terminal end portions of said leg portions contact the substantially flat surface to apply a clamping pressure to the duct channel flanges when a pair of duct sections are joined together, and at least one opening associated with said corner flange connection member for receiving at least one fastening member for connecting said corner flange connection member to the duct sections.