Hand tool for expanding pipe ends and pressing sleeves onto fittings
US6862766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/539
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand tool for expanding an end of a pipe to insert a fitting therein and for pressing a retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting. The tool includes: (a) a replaceable, expandable head for insertion within an end of the pipe; and (b) a gripping and pressing member to grip the fitting and the retaining sleeve and to press the retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting.
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