Threadless conduit fitting including continuous compression ring
US7002077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L19/075
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector fitting for a threadless conduit and a method of securing such a fitting are provided. The connector fitting includes a connector body, a gland nut, and a continuous metal compression ring. The compression ring includes an annular stop and a pair of end portions. Upon tightening the gland nut, one end portion of the compression ring is urged between the connector body and conduit while the other end of the compression ring is press fit between the gland nut and conduit to form a rain tight seal. One or more indicators are provided for indicating that the gland nut has been properly torqued.
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