Patent ID: 8393494

Claim:
Large-volume storage vessel ( 100 , 100 ′), comprising an end section ( 200 , 200 ′, 200 ″) closed by a base ( 210 , 210 ′, 210 ″), another end section ( 210 , 210 ′, 210 ″) or a base ( 400 ) or at least one intermediate section ( 300 , 300 ′), at least two of the adjoining components being joined to each other by a joining means ( 500 ) comprising two collars ( 510 ) produced on annular free ends of these two components while being turned facing each other, a plurality of bolts ( 520 ) passing through the two collars ( 510 ) in order to assemble them, characterized in that the joining means ( 500 ) comprises a plurality of washers ( 522 ) mounted on screws of the bolts ( 520 ) while being interposed between the two collars ( 510 ) in order to form between them an annular volume ( 532 ) for receiving a sealing means ( 530 ), the sealing means including a bead of a material identical to that of the two components and which is deposited by extrusion from the inside of the vessel in the annular volume ( 532 ).