Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same
US7063358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/48
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible connector comprises a length of corrugated tubing, a polymeric sleeve aligned with the distal end of the length of corrugated tubing, and a length of mesh tubing extending the entire length of corrugated tubing and over the polymeric sleeve. The distal end of the corrugated tubing, the polymeric sleeve, and the distal end of the length of mesh tubing are received in a sleeve which is formed integrally with an end piece. The sleeve is crimped into permanent retaining engagement with the length of corrugated tubing, the polymeric sleeve, and the length of mesh tubing. The end piece functions to secure the flexible connector into engagement with an adjacent component.
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