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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4722575

Anmeldetag

18. September 2025

Veröffentlichung

8. April 2026

Rechtsraum

EP

Abstract

A thermal expansion absorbing coupler configured to join individual pipes includes a multi-segment retaining shell having a V-shaped cross-section inner surface configured to draw together adjoining pipe ends. The coupler also includes a hightemperature material sealing ring configured to be arranged between the retaining shell and outer diameter of the adjoining pipes and block leakage of airflow from between the adjoining pipe ends. A test stand configured to position thereon an air cycling machine (ACM) having a compressor and a turbine may employ such a thermal expansion absorbing coupler. On the test stand, the coupler connects the ACM to a duct assembly and/or joins individual pipes of the duct assembly and absorbs thermal expansion of the duct assembly.

Anmelder

Firma

The Boeing Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA