Conduit fitting with split torque collar
US8960728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns, hi still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. Different embodiments are provided for the stroke limiting member, including a visual indication as well as a torque indication.
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