Hose coupling endform for fluid transfer assemblies
US7581760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L33/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An endform connector having an axial bore through which a fluid is conveyed comprising: a rigid tubular member having a first terminal end, a second terminal end, a channel having an inner diameter extending from the first terminal end to the second terminal end through which a fluid is transported, a stem portion extending a fixed distance from the first terminal end, and at least one sealing member extending radially outward from the stem portion forming a radially increasing surface having a tapered profile terminating in a rim, which exhibits an ellipsoidal perimeter, adapted to be inserted into an inner channel of a fluid transport hose; wherein the endform connector is sealed to the fluid transport hose; and, a connector portion on the second terminal end adapted to be coupled with a fluid conveying structure.
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