Compression coupling
US4427219A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L33/224
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tubular fitting is threaded at one end for connection to a valve, meter, or the like and at the opposite end to a compression nut. A bore extends through the fitting and includes a tapered or restricted portion. The tapered portion forms an internal shoulder. A compressible sleeve is positioned in the fitting bore opposite the internal shoulder. A reinforcing insert extends through the sleeve. The insert abuts the end of the sleeve. An annular space is provided between the sleeve and the insert for receiving an unthreaded conduit. The insert includes a plurality of annular serrations adapted to frictionally engage the end of the conduit positioned in the annular space. The application of a force on the conduit in a direction to pull the conduit out of the fitting advances the sleeve against the fitting internal shoulder. The sleeve is compressed onto the flexible conduit to increase the frictional engagement of the conduit with the insert serrations. As the pullout force on the conduit increases, the insert pushes axially against the sleeve to increase the compression of the sleeve against the fitting internal shoulder. Thus the frictional engagement of the conduit to the insert …
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