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US 7,658,419 B2Granted
Fitting and method for manufacturing a fitting
AssigneeViega GmbH & Co. KG
InventorsWalter Viegener, Manfred Konig
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Abstract
A fitting for connecting pipes together. The fitting includes a press-fit connection including a ring-shaped seat configured to receive at least one of sealing and holding elements. The fitting is configured to be sealingly connected to an inserted pipe end. A threaded connection is configured to be connected to a pipe by a thread on the threaded connection. The fitting is a single piece and is devoid of weldments.
Claims8
A fitting for connecting pipes together, the fitting comprising:
- a press-fit connection including a ring-shaped seat configured to receive at least one of sealing and holding elements and which is further configured to be sealingly connected to an inserted pipe end;
- a threaded connection which is configured to be connected to a pipe by a thread on the threaded connection;
- a middle section formed as a tubular polygonal-shaped element and located adjacent the threaded connection;
- the middle section includes a plurality of individual portions which are thickened relative to a remaining portion of the middle section, the remaining portion being located between the thickened plurality of individual portions;
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- wherein an adjacent section contiguous to one of the individual portions is the threaded connection.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.