Crimp connection with one or more crimping elements
US10240698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L13/142
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crimp connection fitting includes a socket with at least one annular recess axially spaced from an annular O-ring receiving groove. The recess includes a plurality of axially spaced crimping elements such that, when the socket is crimped, it grips a conduit positioned within the socket. The crimping elements preferably are split ring spring clips. In some embodiments, multiple spaced recesses support one or more crimping elements.
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