Hose
US7243686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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43Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B27/34
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hose (10) comprising a tubular body (12) of flexible material arranged between an inner and an outer helically wound wire (22, 24). The hose (10) further comprises an axial strengthening means (20) adapted to reduce deformation of the tubular body (12) when the tubular body (12) is subjected to axial tension, the axial strengthening means (20) being adapted to exert a radially inward force on at least part of the tubular body (12) when axial strengthening means (20) is subjected to axial tension.
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