Hose
US7743792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2029 |
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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