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Fitting with locking ring for non-detachable connection to at least one pipe

US11976761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Fabian Düperthal · Lennestadt, DE
Stefan Rocksloh · Attendorn, DE
Andreas Schneider · Leonberg, DE
Detlev Schmitt · Drolshagen, DE
Sudi Sinoplu · Attendorn, DE
Andreas Hütte · Attendorn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 10, 2020
Grant date	May 7, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 1, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L2201/10
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fitting for permanently connecting to at least one tube, the fitting including: a main body; a retaining element which has locking elements for locking to a corresponding locking element of the tube to be connected; a sealing element; and a blocking ring, the blocking ring allowing movement of the retaining element in the radial direction in a first axial position and preventing movement of the retaining element outwards in the radial direction in a second axial position.

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