Method of making a branched hose construction
US4654942A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49435
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of making a branched hose construction is provided and comprises the steps of providing a first tubular member having opposed ends, providing a second tubular member having opposed ends, forming the first tubular member to have an opening therein intermediate the opposed ends thereof, providing a joint construction that comprises a tubular insert having opposed ends, 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 the 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, forming the joint construction to further comprise a washer-like member, telescoping the washer-like member on the tubular insert, and mechanically clamping the one tubular member between the washer-like member and the one end of the tubular insert completely around the opening thereof.
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