Patent ID: 6874542
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A flexible hose ( 1 ), the elastomer wall ( 1 a ) of which is reinforced by at least one main carcass ( 2 ) containing pliable cords and which comprises at one at least of its ends an annular connecting flange ( 3 ), provided, from its transversely external end surface, with longitudinal bores, to which flange at least the main carcass is fixed, said flange having an outer diameter less than or equal to the outer diameter of the wall of the hose proximate to the flange, which hose is characterized in that the flange comprises bores ( 34 a ), “emerging” bores, which emerge on one or more indentations ( 12 ) made on the outer surface ( 9 ) of the wall of the hose and the dimensions of which allow at least one externally accessible coupling means ( 15 ) to be housed there, for connecting hoses end to end without any intermediate component interposed between their respective flanges.