Tube clamp and coupling
US5468030A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L23/032
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling assembly is disclosed for connecting a tube to a housing member. Preferably, the coupling assembly includes a tube end having a pair of spaced apart annular beads defining a groove for receiving a resilient seal ring seated therein and a housing member defining a bore for receiving the tube end. Also, a guide ring preferably centers the tube end in the bore. A clamping assembly is provided according to the present invention which includes symmetric clamping members, each defining a tube engaging portion between a seat portion and a seat engaging portion. The clamping members assemble axially and resiliently flex relative one another to clamp onto the tube as the seat portions axially engage the seat engaging portions.
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