Tube connector
US7267372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L25/0036
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tube connectors and tube connector systems are provided. An exemplary system includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and radially compressible ring. A tube fits radially inside of the ring and the first and second sleeves. As the first and second sleeves are coupled and brought closer together, inner surfaces of the sleeves exert a radial force onto the ring, causing the ring to radially compress onto the tube.
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