Pipe fitting

US8201855B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UPONOR INNOVATION AB · SE

Inventors

• Thomas Larsson · Luleå, SE
• Jarmo Smahl · Nastola, FI

Key dates

• Filing date: May 23, 2007
• Grant date: Jun 19, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L47/16
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The pipe fitting comprises a plastic body (2) and a reinforcement ring (3) around the outside of the plastic body (2). The reinforcement ring (3) holds the body expansion under control. The reinforcement ring (3) is positioned at the distance (d) from the front end of the pipe fitting (1).