Patent ID: 6062268
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: F01N,F16L

Abstract:
A tube element for exhaust systems and exhaust recirculation systems of combustion engines in vehicles, said tube element comprising:at least one helically or annularly corrugated bellows provided with cylindrical end fittings on each end of the bellows;a flexible hose being made of metal and situated on an interior surface of the bellows; anda braiding hose made of metal wire which is coaxially fitted to an exterior surface of the bellows, said braiding hose being placed on the cylindrical end fittings together with the flexible hose, said flexible hose and said braiding hose being connected firmly and at least indirectly, wherein said braiding hose is installed in a state of pre-setting so that the braiding hose has a reduced radial cross-section which is in frictional contact with the exterior surface of the bellows.