Patent ID: 6435564
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A high pressure conduit connector, comprising:an insertion fitting for partial insertion into a high pressure conduit, wherein said insertion fitting includes a cylindrical portion, a portion adapted to project out of said high pressure conduit, and there between a conical portion that conically widens in a direction from said cylindrical portion to said projecting portion, and wherein grooves are provided on at least a portion of outer surfaces of said cylindrical and conical portions; a press-in sleeve that extends over the length of said cylindrical and conical portions for effecting a pressure-tight connection between said insertion fitting and said high pressure conduit, wherein said press-in sleeve is adapted to extend over both said insertion fitting and said high pressure conduit, and wherein said press-in sleeve is adapted to be pressed by crimping against said high pressure conduit only in a region of said conical portion; and an elongated safety means extending at least over the entire length of the press-in sleeve and secured at least frictionally to said projecting portion of said insertion fitting, and also secured, at least frictionally, to an outer side of said press-in sleeve.