Patent ID: 6619700
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A brake hose assembly, comprising:a crimp connector, comprising: a main fitting including a base and an annular projection extending from said base, said main fitting being composed of a first material having a first modulus of elasticity, said base having therewithin a seat and a staking portion surrounding said seat, said seat includes at least one angled surface, said seat has one angled surface having a seat angle, said outwardly flared portion having a flare angle, said seat angle being substantially equal to said flare angle; and an eyelet positioned within said annular projection, said eyelet connected to and extending from said base, said eyelet being composed of a second material having a second modulus of elasticity, said second modulus of elasticity of said second material being greater than said first modulus of elasticity of said first material, said eyelet having a main portion and a large-diameter end portion, said large-diameter end portion being greater in diameter than said main portion, said large-diameter end portion of said eyelet being matingly fitted into said seat, said staking portion being staked around and thereby encapsulating said large-diameter end portion of said eyelet, said large-diameter end portion is an outwardly flared portion of said eyelet; and a brake hose received within said annular projection of said main fitting and mounted upon said eyelet.