Pipe joints or couplings – With strain relief – Extension of socket or sleeve
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-24
2001-02-27
Nicholson, Eric K (Department: 3627)
Pipe joints or couplings
With strain relief
Extension of socket or sleeve
C285S114000, C285S256000, C138S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193282
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a hose coupling for incorporation into a flexible elastomeric fluid conveying hose, such as a garden hose or air hose. The coupling is designed to reduce stress on the end of the hose and eliminate kinking during use.
2. Prior Art Statement
Various designs have been used for the stress relief on hose ends, including designs which utilize a spring mounted on a washer that is inserted into the hose coupling, as shown in the patent to Hensen, U.S. Pat. No. 4,487,444. U.S. Pat. No. 790,971, issued to Nicholls, utilizes a spring extending inside a hose and secured to the inner surfaces thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, stress relief of the hose coupling is provided by a helical spring having a constant diameter throughout its length, the spring being mounted on and secured directly to the outer surface of the ferrule which is an integral component of the coupling. The spring extends into at least a portion of the hose body just beyond the end of the ferrule and thus eliminates the stress and kinking which occurs when the end is bent. By securing the spring to the ferrule, the spring will be secured during bending so that it will not slip into the hose body. The construction may be used on both the male and female ends of a fluid conveying hose, such as a garden hose, an air brake hose, or an industrial air hose.
It is a principal object of this invention therefore, to provide a hose coupling that will eliminate stress on the end of the hose.
It is a further object to prevent kinking and collapsing of the hose end when it is bent during use.
It is another object to provide a member that is secured to the ferrule of the hose coupling.
It is still another object to utilize a helical spring as the stress relief member and secure it to the ferrule in a manner that will prevent it from becoming detached.
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Dayco Products Inc.
Nicholson Eric K
Tassone Joseph V.
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