Push to connect fitting with formed gripper teeth
US8025318B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/0927
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A push to connect fitting which includes a body portion and a tubular collet at least partially disposed within the body portion, wherein a section of tubing is receivable within the collet. A thread is formed on an inner periphery of the collet, wherein each turn of the thread provides two points of engagement along the longitudinal dimension of the section of tubing.
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