Tubing connector with integrated crimp ring and reaming tool for use therewith
US6523862B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tubing connector for synthetic or composite tubing includes an integral crimp ring. The crimp ring permitting the tubing connector to be rotated in the tubing after the crimp ring is crimped. The integral crimp ring simplifies and facilitates installation of the tubing connector and ensures accurate crimping for more consistent results and fewer leaky connections. A reaming tool enlarges and bevels the open end of the tubing to facilitate the insertion of the tubing connector into the tubing. The reaming tool has a guide screw so that the open end of the tubing is automatically drawn towards cutters on the tool when the guide screw is rotated in the tubing. The advantage is a perfect bevel and an accurate expansion with very little effort.
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