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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2021
Posco Co., Ltd, Pohang-si, KR;
Jae-Yik Lee, Incheon, KR;
Kyu-Tae Han, Pohang-si, KR;
POSCO CO., LTD, Pohang-si, KR;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for preventing welding distortion and a method for welding a pipe and a flange using same, the apparatus being capable of effectively reducing welding distortion of a flange, which occurs during welding with a pipe and improving economic efficiency and productivity. The apparatus for preventing the welding distortion comprises: at least one counterweight which is arranged to be in contact with one side of a flange that is to be welded to a pipe, and has a hollow portion therein; and a fastening tool which fixes the counterweight to the flange, wherein the hollow portion of the counterweight may accommodate a refrigerant.
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