Branched hose construction, joint construction and part therefor, and methods of making the same
US4637638A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L31/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A branched hose construction, a joint construction, a part for the joint construction and methods of making the same are provided, the branched hose construction comprising a first tubular member having an opening therein intermediate the opposed ends thereof, a second tubular member, and a joint construction comprising a tubular insert joining one of the ends of the second tubular member to the opening by having one end of the tubular insert disposed through the opening and the other end thereof interconnected to one end of the second tubular member whereby the tubular members are in fluid communication with each other through the tubular insert and the second tubular member branches outwardly from the first tubular member, the joint construction comprising a washer-like member telescoped on the tubular insert and cooperating with the one end of the tubular insert in mechanically clamping the one tubular member therebetween completely around the opening thereof.
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