Flexible connectors and methods of manufacturing same
US7520042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5367
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end piece for a flexible connector comprises a sleeve defining the proximal end thereof. A length of corrugated tubing is extended into the sleeve and the sleeve is crimped thereby joining the length of corrugated tubing to the end piece. For high pressure applications a length of polymeric tubing, a length of mesh tubing, and an outer sleeve are positioned in a surrounding relationship to the sleeve of the end piece and the outer sleeve is crimped thereby securing the length of mesh tubing to the end piece.
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