Fitting for tube and pipe with tapered ferrule
US8523245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L19/061
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ferrule for a conduit fitting includes in one embodiment a generally annular body comprising a cylindrical interior wall, a rearward portion with a frusto-conical recess that presents a camming surface, and a tapered outer surface. The tapered outer surface extends radially outwardly from a forward portion of the generally annular body towards the rearward portion, with the rearward portion further comprising an outer wall portion that tapers radially inwardly at an angle μ towards a back end of the annular body.
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