Patent ID: 6485064
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: F01M,F16L

Abstract:
A connector for forming a connection between a pipe or other item having a threaded pipe end and a length of hose, the threaded pipe end having an axially directed end surface, the connector comprising an elongate hose engaging element and, located thereon, a collar having a threaded portion for direct engagement with the threaded pipe end, wherein the collar is provided with sealing means for sealing between the collar and the hose engaging element, the collar being shaped to accommodate the sealing means in an internal recess such that a free surface of the sealing means bears against the hose engaging element and permits rotation of the hose engaging element during fluid carrying use and wherein the collar is further provided with further sealing means for sealing between the collar and the pipe, the further sealing means being located on the collar to the rear of the threaded portion of the collar and adjacent a radially extending portion on the collar so that the further sealing means bears against the axially directed end surface of the threaded pipe end, wherein the recess includes two radially extending portions separated by a cylindrical portion of greater diameter than the threaded portion of the collar.