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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2013
Filed:
May. 21, 2008
Yannick Juhere, Cancale, FR;
Yannick Juhere, Cancale, FR;
Maya Group, Vilaine, FR;
Abstract
The present invention concerns a large-volume storage vessel ('), comprising a closure section (″) closed by a base (″), another closure section (″) or a base () and/or and at least one intermediate section (′), at least two of the adjoining components being joined to each other by a joining means () comprising two collars () produced on the annular free ends of these two components while being turned facing each other, a plurality of bolts () passing through the two collars () in order to assemble them. According to the invention, the joining means comprises a plurality of washers () mounted on the screws of the bolts () while being interposed between the two collars () in order to form between them an annular volume () for receiving a sealing means (). Through this design, the various components of the vessel are assembled in an economical and nevertheless very effective manner and a space of calibrated width is provided for receiving a sealing means.