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Fitting and method for manufacturing a fitting

US7658419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

8Claims

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Assignee

Viega GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Walter Viegener · Attendorn, DE
Manfred Konig · Attendorn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2008
Grant date	Feb 9, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 26, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49805
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fitting for connecting pipes together. The fitting includes a press-fit connection including a ring-shaped seat configured to receive at least one of sealing and holding elements. The fitting is configured to be sealingly connected to an inserted pipe end. A threaded connection is configured to be connected to a pipe by a thread on the threaded connection. The fitting is a single piece and is devoid of weldments.

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