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Press fitting and use thereof

US10001230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Christian Rischen · Eslohe, DE
Bernd Franke · Ostentrop, DE
Andreas Müller · Wadgassen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2011
Grant date	Jun 19, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 21, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB21D19/00
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A press fitting, including a tubular component and an end portion of the tubular component which can be compressed to make a connection. The end portion has an opening to receive a tube and a first region having an annular ridge to receive a sealing ring. A second region is arranged on the side of the ridge adjacent the opening and a third region is arranged on the side of the ridge remote from the opening. The overall wall thickness of the press fitting in the second region is increased at least in a section or sections in comparison with the wall thickness of the tubular component in the third region.

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