Crimp connection with one or more crimping elements
AssigneeNIBCO Inc.
InventorsBenjamin L. Lawrence, David A. Bobo, Christopher W. Mason, Keith W. Yoder, Paul Frische-Mouri, Justin J. Carey
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Abstract
A crimp connection fitting includes a socket with at least one annular recess axially spaced from an annular O-ring receiving groove. The recess includes a plurality of axially spaced crimping elements such that, when the socket is crimped, it grips a conduit positioned within the socket. The crimping elements preferably are split ring spring clips. In some embodiments, multiple spaced recesses support one or more crimping elements.
Claims14
A plumbing fitting with a socket for receiving a conduit for coupling to said fitting, said fitting comprising:
- an open end defining a socket for receiving a conduit, said socket including an annular groove for receiving a sealing ring;
- at least one annular recess spaced from said annular groove;
- a crimping element integrally formed in said annular recess and extending radially inwardly toward a conduit inserted into said socket;
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- wherein said crimping element divides said annular recess into two sections and a split ring spring clip is positioned in each of said sections.
A plumbing fitting with a socket for receiving a conduit for coupling to said fitting, said fitting comprising:
- an open end defining a socket for receiving a conduit, said socket including an annular groove for receiving a sealing ring;
- an annular recess spaced from said annular groove;
- a crimping element positioned in said annular recesses and extending radially inwardly;
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- wherein said crimping element divides said annular recess into two sections and further including a split ring spring clip, having a width greater than the width of each section of said annular recess, positioned in axial alignment with said crimping element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.