Patent ID: 6024363
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A gasket for use in an air brake hose coupling member having a bore with an annular gasket receiving recess therein, the gasket comprising:an elastomeric neck having a first end and a second end with a hole extending axially through the neck from the first end to the second end; the neck having an annular inner surface, top and bottom surfaces extending substantially perpendicularly from the annular inner surface, a lip extending up from the top surface, and a beveled edge extending from the lip to the annular inner surface;an elastomeric head extending radially outward from the first end of the neck; the head having an upper annular surface disposed substantially parallel to the annular inner surface;an elastomeric flange extending radially outward from the second end of the neck; the flange having a beveled edge extending up toward the first end of the neck from the bottom surface of the neck and a lower annular outer surface, the beveled edge having a constant slope and extending entirely about the neck; andthe head and flange defining an annular groove extending from the outer annular surfaces to a lower sidewall of the groove, the lower sidewall aligned with the connection of the bottom surface of the neck and the beveled edge of the flange.