Fitting for tube and pipe

A fitting for a conduit has a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules, and a second fitting 5 component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when...

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Main Authors HAYES, CHARLES W, NEDELKA, HARRY A, PETER, WILLIAMS, FOTTA, ROBERT A, PATIL, APPASAHED T, FRUH, JASON M, KVARDA, ERIC M, CLASON, MARK A, ANDERSON, BRET M, STUMP, J. D, MARSHALL, ANDREW P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.03.2015
Subjects
BLASTING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PIPES
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:A fitting for a conduit has a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules, and a second fitting 5 component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, a portion of the second fitting component at least partially retains the conduit gripping device. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the conduit gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight 10 condition. In another aspect of the invention, a tool is provided to retain a fitting component and a conduit gripping device prior to assembly of the fitting and conduit gripping device to a conduit end. 06/03/12,dh- 19820 - specipg36+abst - cdm,37 O(
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20120201371