发明名称 |
Dual purpose dimple for HVAC circular ductwork |
摘要 |
Sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints to reduce air leakage is achieved by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanisms. |
申请公布号 |
US8973954(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.03.10 |
申请号 |
US201313855223 |
申请日期 |
2013.04.02 |
申请人 |
Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
发明人 |
Coughenour Alvin;Bloom Vincent L.;Fetko Duane |
分类号 |
F16L9/02;F16L25/00;F24F13/02;F16L21/08 |
主分类号 |
F16L9/02 |
代理机构 |
Beck & Thomas, P.C. |
代理人 |
Beck & Thomas, P.C. |
主权项 |
1. A circular sheet metal duct comprising:
(a) sheet metal formed into the shape of the circular duct having a female end, a male end, and a longitudinal snap locking mechanism to join the ends of the sheet metal to form the circular duct; (b) locks formed into the longitudinal snap locking mechanism, the locks having a frequency of greater than two inches; and (c) a notch formed at the female end of the circular duct by eliminating a portion of the longitudinal snap locking mechanism extending from the female end inwardly to a depth that the male end enters the female end. |
地址 |
East Monongahela PA US |