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Hose end fitting

US11125366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Eaton Intelligent Power Limited · IE

Inventors

Christian Kuenstel · Baden-Baden, DE
Juergen Schmidt · Goldkronach, DE
Peter Ernst · Bühl, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 2017
Grant date	Sep 21, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L33/2078
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hose end fitting includes: a body with a continuous channel extending through the body from a first end of the body to a second end of the body, a circumferential groove being arranged around the first end of the body, the first end of the body arranged for receiving an end of a hose, and a coupling device being arranged on the second end of the body; a retaining ring having a radially inwardly extending circumferential rib and a circumferential groove arranged in an outer circumferential surface of the ring; and a socket crimpable on to the retaining ring, the socket having on one end an inwardly extending flange for engagement with the circumferential groove on the retaining ring. The retaining ring has a slit extending in an axial direction allowing for the retaining ring to bend open and accordingly expand, such that the ring is slidable.

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