EP0171421A1 - Tuyau renforce et raccord - Google Patents

Tuyau renforce et raccord

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EP0171421A1
EP0171421A1 EP19850900951 EP85900951A EP0171421A1 EP 0171421 A1 EP0171421 A1 EP 0171421A1 EP 19850900951 EP19850900951 EP 19850900951 EP 85900951 A EP85900951 A EP 85900951A EP 0171421 A1 EP0171421 A1 EP 0171421A1
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Prior art keywords
hose
tube
inner tube
flange
outer tube
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Cyril Stephen Tait
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L11/00—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes
    • F16L11/04—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics
    • F16L11/12—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting
    • F16L11/121—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting specially profiled cross sections
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L33/00—Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses
    • F16L33/01—Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses adapted for hoses having a multi-layer wall
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L33/00—Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses
    • F16L33/22—Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with means not mentioned in the preceding groups for gripping the hose between inner and outer parts
    • F16L33/222—Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with means not mentioned in the preceding groups for gripping the hose between inner and outer parts the external piece comprising segments pressed against the hose by wedge shaped elements

Definitions

  • This invention relates to hoses for conveying fluid, such as garden hoses, and particularly to hoses of the flat type which may be readily rolled up into a planar roll wherein successive turns of the hose are concentrically arranged one on top of the other.
  • Hoses of the flat type are more flexible and are more compact when rolled up than the alternative round section hoses which are usually of a unitary structure having the necessary in-built strength to withstand the internal pressures for which the hose is designed.
  • the flat type hoses are usually of a composite structure having an internal fluid conveying tube and an outer protective tube which encases the inner tube to prevent undue expansion and bursting of the inner tube.
  • the inner tube is a seamless extruded plastics tube and the outer tube is a woven fabric which must be light, strong and impervious to rot, for example, polyester, polypropylene and terylene.
  • known hoses of the flat type suffer a number of defects or deficiencies which render them only marginally acceptable in use.
  • the inner tube frequently becomes twisted along the length of the hose relative to the outer tube, with a resultant restriction to the fluid flow which may ultimately cause bursting of the inner tube due to the increase in pressure at the point of restriction.
  • the connection of known flat hoses to a connector for attachment to a tap has not success ⁇ fully avoided the problems of leaking or bursting which occur all too frequently where a connector is affixed to the hose.
  • a still further problem occurs because the coefficient of expansion differs between the inner and outer tubes causing frictional rubbing between the two mating surfaces and it often occurs that the outer tube forms a concertina over the inner tube with the result that further rubbing occurs between the two mating surfaces. The net result of all this is that wear occurs on the inner tube ultimately causing a premature bursting of the hose. Also, due to the unequal lengths created between inner and outer tubes during assembly there develops an accumulation of one or the other at one end of the hose which causes excessive pressure resulting in damage to the hose. Furthermore, it has previously been considered desirable for reasons of strength ard durability to make th ⁇ outer tube seamless and this complicates the manufacturing process thus rendering manufacture more expensive. Also, because of difficulties in inserting an inner tube inside a pre-formed seamless outer tube there is a limitation or restriction on the length of known hose that can be manu ⁇ factured in a single length.
  • one form of the invention provides a fluid conducting hose of the flat type having an inner fluid conducting tube and an outer protective tube for con ⁇ taining the inner tube against bursting under pressure, characterized in that, said inner tube is attached to said outer tube along the length of the hose.
  • a connector arrangement for attachment to the end of a fluid conducting hose of the flat type having an inner fluid conducting tube and an outer protective tube, said inner tube having at least one flange extending along the length thereof and attached to said outer tube along a seam
  • said connector arrangement includes a frusto conical collar split longitudinally to form two similar collar members, said collar members having mating surfaces adapted to clamp a said flange therebetween, a frusto conical insert member for sliding into said inner • tube, small end first, and having a threaded cylindrical portion extending from the larger end for threadable engage ⁇ ment with a clamping nut, said clamping nut being adapted to fit over said hose and having a tapered bore portion for forcing said mating surfaces towards each other as said nut is tightened, so as to cause said collar members to clamp a said flange between the mating surfaces so as to retain ⁇ the connector arrangement on the hose and form a fluid seal between said insert member and said
  • a method of manufacturing a fluid conducting hose of the flat type having an inner fluid conducting tube and an outer protective tube characterized in that, said method includes the steps of feeding an inner tube, of the kind having opposed outwardly extending flanges extending therealong, into a sewing machine together with opposed elongate strips of material suitable for pro ⁇ viding said outer tube and simultaneously stitching adjacent edges of said material together using said machine such that the stitching passes through respective said flanges and thereby attaches said outer tube to said inner tube at said respective flanges along the length of said hose.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a short length of an inner tube according to one embodi ⁇ ment of a hose for conducting fluid
  • FIG. 2 is an end view of the length of hose shown in FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a short length of the inner tube of a fluid conducting hose according to a second embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 4 is an end view of the tube shown in
  • FIG. 3 shown in position inside an outer tube
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view, partly in section, of a connector for attachment to one end of a hose according to the invention
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional side elevation of the connector of FIG. 5.
  • the inner tube 10 is formed as an extruded plastics tube of circular cross-section having a flange 11 extending along the length thereof.
  • the flange l]t ⁇ is consequently formed integral with the tube 10.
  • the dimensions are such that for an inner tube 10 having a diameter of 12 mm the flange 11 has a width, that is, a radial dimension r (FIG. 2) of approximately 3 mm.
  • FIG. 3 there is shown another embodiment of the inner tube 10 wherein as well as a flange 11 similar to that in FIG. 1, there is an opposed flange 12 on the opposite side of the inner tube 10.
  • Both flanges 11 and 12 extend along the length of the inner tube 10 and are extruded integral therewith during manufacture of the inner tube 10. Again the radial dimension r of the flanges 11 and 12 is about 3 mm for a 12 mm inner tube diameter.
  • FIG. 4 shows the inner tube 10 in a partially flattened condition inside an outer tube 13 formed of two separate pieces of woven fabric 14 and 15 which are stitched together along adjacent longitudinal edges to form the outer tube.
  • the longitudinal edges of each piece of woven fabric are turned back to provide additional strength along the seams, Stitching 16 which joins the two edges of the fabrics 14 and 15 together also passes through the flanges 11 and 12 of the inner tube.
  • Stitching 16 which joins the two edges of the fabrics 14 and 15 together also passes through the flanges 11 and 12 of the inner tube.
  • the inner tube is attached to the outer tube along the length thereof at one position only according to the position of the flange 11 rather than on opposite sides as occurs with the inner tube of FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the outer tube may be formed of two separate pieces of fabric as shown in FIG. 4 or may be a single piece of fabric which is folded around and joined by a single seam.
  • the hose In manufacturing the hose according to the above described embodiments, it is preferably to use an outer tube formed of two separate pieces of fabric since a sewing machine which is used to join the inner and outer tubes ca ⁇ . more readily be adapted to receive- two separate pieces of fabric constituting the outer tube rat ' her than a single piece which is folded over.
  • a previously extruded inner tube 10 in flat config ⁇ uration is fed into a sewing machine (not shown) together with the pieces of woven fabric 14 and 15 on either side thereof.
  • Guide rollers (not shown) ensure that the fabric 14 and 15 is folded back at the seams and is in the appro ⁇ priate position prior to stitching such that when the com ⁇ ponents pass under the sewing head (not shown) , the stitching 16 passes through the woven fabric and the flanges 11 and 12.
  • a continuous length of inner tube 10 and woven fabric 14 and 15 may be fed into the machine to produce the final product.
  • the outer tube 13 is formed from woven fabric in the form of polyester, polypropylene, terylene or other like fabrics which are generally light in weight, strong and impervious to rot.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 there is shown a connector arrangement suitable for attachment to an end of a hose according to the above described embodiments whereby the hose with connector may be attached to a tap in such cases where the hose is to be used as a garden hose for example.
  • the connector arrangement is shown to comprise a pair of tapered collars 17 adapted to combine to form a first frusto conical member for location over an end of the hose.
  • the opposed faces of the collars 17 have complementary saw ⁇ tooth configurations so that they crip the flanges 11 and 12 therebetween when the collars are in position as shown in FIG. 6.
  • a second frusto conical member 18 having an O-ring 25 thereon is adapted for insertion into the end of the hose.
  • the second frusto conical member 18 has a threaded cylindrical end portion 23 with a flange thereon for engaging the inside of a female member 20 which is adapted for threadable attachment to the outlet of a suitable tap.
  • the female member 20 is able to rotate independently of the frusto conical member 18.
  • a clamping nut 19 has an internally threaded portion 22 and the remainder of the bore is tapered for engagement with the outer surfaces of the collars 17 to apply a clamping force to the collars when the nut 19 is tighened onto the threaded portion 23 of the second frusto conical member 18.
  • the O-ring 25 forms a seal on the inter ⁇ nal surface of the inner tube 10 of the hose.
  • the two collars 17 are then placed over the end of the hose so that they abut the threaded portion 23 and the saw-tooth configurations are against the flanges 11 and 12.
  • the nut 19 is then tightened onto the threaded portion 23 by engage ⁇ ment with the threaded portion 22 of the nut and this causes the collars 17 to be forced together to rigidly grip the flanges 11 and 12 as is shown clearly in FIG. 6.
  • the female member 20 is engaged over the threaded portion 23 of the frusto conical member 18 prior to assembly on the hose.
  • the female member 20 may take any one of a number of different forms depending on the type of connection which is to be made to the tap.
  • the collars 17 rigidly grip the flanges of the hose and prevent it from becoming detached from the connector arrangement.
  • the O-ring 25 ensures a fluid tight seal between the connector arrangement and the hose.
  • the invention provides considerable advantages over known hoses of the flat type and overcomes most if not all of the aforementioned dis ⁇ advantages essentially because the inner and outer tubes are attached to each other along their length.
  • the method of manufacturing the present invention is much faster than existing methods because the inner tube does not have to be separately inserted into the outer tube but rather is inserted as the two components are fed into a sewing machine 31" for seaming the outer tube and fixing the two together.
  • the hose can be formed in unrestricted lengths.

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Abstract

Tuyau, en particulier un tuyau de jardin de type plat, pouvant être enroulé en un rouleau planaire dont les enroulements successifs sont disposés concentriquement les uns au-dessus des autres. Le tuyau comporte un tube intérieur (10) en matériau plastique extrudé avec deux rebords longitudinaux opposés (11, 12) s'étendant vers l'extérieur et un tube extérieur (13) en tissu formé en une ou deux pièces (14, 15), fixé au tube intérieur (10) par des coutures (16) s'étendant le long des rebords. Raccord comportant un organe d'insertion tronconique (18), un manchon en deux pièces (17) avec des surfaces d'accouplement (24) pour serrer les rebords (11, 12) entre elles et un écrou de serrage (19) se bloquant sur le manchon (17) et se vissant sur la partie filetée supérieure (23) de l'organe d'insertion. Procédé de fabrication du tuyau par couture et tuyau avec rebord unique.
EP19850900951 1984-02-14 1985-02-13 Tuyau renforce et raccord Withdrawn EP0171421A1 (fr)

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