WO2021154233A1 - Raccord et ensemble de conduit électrique - Google Patents

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WO2021154233A1
WO2021154233A1 PCT/US2020/015582 US2020015582W WO2021154233A1 WO 2021154233 A1 WO2021154233 A1 WO 2021154233A1 US 2020015582 W US2020015582 W US 2020015582W WO 2021154233 A1 WO2021154233 A1 WO 2021154233A1
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David B. Crompton
Libardo Ochoa Dias
Herbert J. Bouchard
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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
    • F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
    • F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
    • F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
    • F16L37/091—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
    • 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
    • F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
    • F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
    • F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
    • F16L37/091—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
    • F16L37/0915—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers with a separate member for releasing the coupling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/04—Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
    • H02G3/0462—Tubings, i.e. having a closed section
    • H02G3/0481—Tubings, i.e. having a closed section with a circular cross-section
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/06—Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing or channels, to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxes; Ensuring electrical continuity in the joint

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  • the present disclosure relates to conduit systems, and more particularly to an electrical conduit fitting and assembly that facilitates connection to multiple types of metallic conduits.
  • Conduits can be made of metal (e.g., RMC, IMC), rigid or flexible plastic (e.g., PVC) and other materials, and wiring or cabling can vary from very thin wires that may be bundled for passage through a conduit to very thick cables that may not be joined to any other wires or cabling when passed through a conduit.
  • the term “cable” or “cabling” may be used throughout the present disclosure to refer to any type of wire, cable or similar elongated element that can be inserted and pulled through a conduit.
  • Rigid metal conduit (RMC) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are forms of metal conduit designed to handle indoor, outdoor and underground environments with strong connections which have conventionally been threaded to join the conduit. Applications can include residential and commercial applications, including service masts, panel connections and other outdoor applications.
  • RMC is generally thicker and heavier than IMC, although IMC is generally considered to be nearly as strong as RMC.
  • RMC may be manufactured with inside diameters ranging from 0.5 inches to six inches, whereas IMC may be manufactured with inside diameters ranging from 0.5 inches to four inches.
  • RMC and IMC are generally formed of steel and may be galvanized depending upon the application. Further, the axial ends of RMC and IMC conduits may be finished and/or formed with a thread or without a thread (i.e., “plain” or “unthreaded”).
  • RMC and IMC conduit with couplings and fittings generally requires threading, large pliers, pipe wrenches and specialized fittings.
  • RMC and IMC are generally provided with the same thread and can use the same couplings and fittings when connected by threading.
  • compression couplings with external locknuts and threads are employed to secure a conduit without threads to a coupling or fitting.
  • IMC fittings and couplings are not interchangeable with RMC fittings and couplings.
  • an RMC fitting or coupling may be designed for an RMC conduit having a slightly larger diameter than an IMC conduit.
  • the present disclosure provides, in part, an electrical conduit fitting and assembly that facilitates the connection of multiple types of metallic conduit regardless of connection type and finish.
  • the device employs a fitting body, a fastening ring and a release pusher.
  • the fastening ring can be provided with staggered teeth or ribbed teeth.
  • a sealing ring member is also provided to facilitate applications requiring a waterproof connection.
  • the fastening ring and optional sealing ring can be secured within the fitting body to facilitate the push-to-connect installation of a metal conduit into the fitting.
  • a release pusher is partially secured within the fitting body and a metal conduit to be attached is inserted through the cavities in the release pusher, fastening ring and optional sealing ring during installation.
  • the fastening ring can accommodate RMC and IMC conduit of slightly different diameter without changing parts.
  • the fitting body interior is formed so as to accommodate inserted conduit members of different diameters and finishes.
  • a release tool is provided to engage the release pusher to permit the inserted conduit to be disconnected from the fitting body.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an electrical conduit fitting in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 2 is a front cross-sectional view of an electrical conduit fitting in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of an electrical conduit fitting assembly in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 4 is a front view of a sealing ring in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.
  • Fig. 6 is a front view of a fastening ring in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the fastening ring taken along line 7-7 of Fig. 6.
  • Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 8-8 of Fig. 6.
  • Fig. 9 is a front view of an alternative fastening ring in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the fastening ring taken along line 10-10 of Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 11 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 11-11 of Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 12 is a top plan view of a release pusher in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 13 is a side view of the release pusher of Fig. 12.
  • Fig. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of the release pusher taken along the line 14-14 of
  • Fig. 15 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 15-15 of Fig. 14.
  • Fig. 16 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 16-16 of Fig. 14.
  • Fig. 17 is a front cross-sectional view of an electrical conduit fitting assembly and showing a conduit inserted in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 18 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 13-13 of Fig. 12.
  • Fig. 19 is a front view of an electrical conduit fitting assembly and further showing a conduit inserted and a release tool applied to the fitting in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the arrangement of Fig. 19.
  • Fig. 21 is an enlarged view of encircled portion 21-21 of Fig. 20.
  • a fitting can encompass a valve member and other piping elements including, but not limited to: a coupling joint, an elbow joint, a tee joint, a stop end, a ball valve member, tubing and other objects having substantially cylindrical openings.
  • a fitting (also referred to as a body member or main body component) can encompass a valve member and other piping elements including, but not limited to: a coupling j oint, an elbow joint, a tee joint, a stop end, a ball valve member, tubing and other objects having cylindrical openings.
  • the fitting includes an axially inner portion having an interior radius that increases from a tube stop to an axially outer rim of the axially inner portion.
  • a sealing ring e.g., O-ring fits within a first sealing ring compartment defined in the interior surface of the fitting.
  • the fitting interior is formed to provide integrated support for the sealing member and fastening ring when opposing force is applied to piping elements that have been inserted into the fitting.
  • a release pusher facilitates connection and disconnection of piping elements.
  • references to “a”, “an” or other indefinite article in the present disclosure encompasses one or more than one of the described element.
  • reference to a sealing ring may encompass one or more sealing rings, and so forth.
  • elements of the assembly as shown include: a fitting (i.e., fitting body or main body component) 15 having an interior surface 20 and exterior surface 22, a grip or fastening ring 25, a release pusher 80 and a sealing member 30, which can optionally be lubricated.
  • the fitting interior surface 20 is formed via forging and/or machining and is not coined.
  • the fastening ring 25, release pusher 80 and sealing member 30, together or a subset thereof, provide embodiments of a packing arrangement 33 disclosed herein, and each has an internal diameter that allows for smooth and snug engagement of an external surface 92 of a piping or tubing element 90 (shown in Figs. 17 through 21) when inserted into the opening 55 (shown in Figs. 1 through 3), which is defined by the fitting interior surface 20 and extends axially therethrough along axis 24.
  • the interior diameters of the fastening ring 25 are substantially the same. Further, the interior diameters of the fastening ring 25 and sealing member 30 are slightly less than that of the fitting 15 and the release pusher 80 so as to facilitate proper operation of the presently disclosed device and arrangement. It will be appreciated that the release pusher 80 can be provided as part of the packing arrangement 33 to facilitate the release of tubing, piping and other cylindrical objects (e.g., 90 in Fig. 17) inserted into the fitting 15. As discussed elsewhere herein and with reference to Figs.
  • the release pusher 80 when it is desired to release an inserted pipe, for example, from the fitting, the release pusher 80 can be forced in the direction of the fastening ring 25 such that its angular surfaces depress the fastening ring teeth 27 off of the surface 92 of the inserted pipe 90, thereby allowing the pipe to be removed.
  • the fitting 15 includes first 12 and second 14 segments, divided by a tube stop 60.
  • the fitting 15 can be formed as a monolithic, single body element, wherein the first 12 and second segments 14 and the tube stop 60 are part of the unitary, monolithic, single body 15.
  • the tube stop 60 extends radially inwardly of the inner surface 20 in order to provide a stopping surface for inserted tubes and pipes.
  • the tube stop 60 comprises a radially innermost and axially extending wall 62, a first segment radially extending wall 64 and a second segment radially extending wall 65.
  • the first segment radially extending wall 64 can comprise a first segment edge 67, wherein the edge 67 lies radially outwardly of the axially extending wall 64 and radially inwardly of a first axially inner portion 70 of the interior surface 20 of the first segment 12.
  • the axially inner portion 70 extends axially and radially outwardly from the first segment edge 67.
  • the axially inner portion 70 can extend axially and radially outwardly from the first segment edge 67 at a constant angle A to a first axially intermediate portion 80.
  • angle A can range from approximately 0.5 degrees to approximately thirty-five degrees.
  • angle A may be required when the overall length of the fitting may need to be shorter to accommodate a given application. Conversely, angle A may be lower when the length of the fitting is longer. Further, by employing angles within the ranges described, the device ensures adequate contact with the inserted pipe for grounding, as necessary, while also ensuring the ability to maintain a push-connect operation with the fitting packing arrangement and ensuring that the inserted piping element cannot be rotated when fully inserted. Thus, the tapered interior as described herein facilitates several important purposes.
  • the fitting first segment 12 can include the axially inner portion 70, first axially intermediate portion 80 extending axially outwardly from the axially inner portion 70 to a radially extending ledge 84, a second axially intermediate portion 110 extending axially outwardly from the radially extending ledge 84 to a radially inwardly extending support 112, wherein the radially extending support comprises a support edge 114, a third axially intermediate portion 120 extending axially and radially outwardly from the support edge 114 to a radially outwardly extending rampart 121, and a fourth axially intermediate portion 130 extending axially outwardly from the rampart 121 to a radially inwardly extending step 124.
  • the interior surface 20 of the first segment 12 further includes a fifth axially intermediate portion 140 extending axially outwardly from the radially inwardly extending step 124 to a radially inwardly extending lip 141, and an axially outer portion 160 of the first segment 12 extends axially outwardly from the radially inwardly extending lip 141.
  • the second segment 14 of the fitting 15 can be a mirror image of the first segment 12.
  • the fitting second segment 14 can include an axially inner portion 170, a first axially intermediate portion 180 extending axially outwardly from the axially inner portion 170 to a radially extending ledge 184, a second axially intermediate portion 210 extending axially outwardly from the radially extending ledge 184 to a radially inwardly extending support 212, wherein the radially extending support comprises a support edge 214, a third axially intermediate portion 220 extending axially and radially outwardly from the support edge 214 to a radially outwardly extending rampart 221, and a fourth axially intermediate portion 230 extending axially outwardly from the rampart 221 to a radially inwardly extending step 224.
  • the first segment 212 further includes a fifth axially intermediate portion 240 extending axially outwardly from the radially inwardly extending step 224 to a radially inwardly extending lip 241, and an axially outer portion 260 of the first segment 212 extends axially outwardly from the radially inwardly extending lip 241.
  • the axially outer portion 160 includes an axially inward portion 162 and an axially outward portion 164, wherein the axially inward portion 162 extends axially outwardly from the radially inwardly extending lip 241 to an axially outer portion edge 165, and wherein the axially outward portion 164 extends axially and radially outwardly from the axially outer portion edge 165.
  • the axially outward portion 164 provides a tapered entry area for a tube to be inserted, which allows for modest alignment adjustments during operation without requiring an exact axial alignment in order to insert the tube. While not labeled in Fig.
  • the second segment 14 of the fitting 15 can include a similar arrangement for axially outer portion 260.
  • the outer surface 81 of the release pusher 80 slidingly engages the axially inward portion 162 of the axially outer portion 160 of the fitting interior surface 20.
  • the axially inner portions, axially outer portions and axially intermediate portions can be forged as part of the monolithic, single body of the fitting 15. Further, it will be appreciated that the arrangement of such portions assist with properly maintaining the packing arrangement 33 for optimal operation when tubes are inserted and removed from the fitting 15.
  • the tapered internal surface 71 of the axially inner portion 70 of the fitting 15 provides an effective stopping surface for inserted tubes and pipes, regardless of diameter and regardless of whether the leading end of the inserted tube is finished with a thread or as a plain surface (i.e., unthreaded).
  • the pipe or tubing 90 makes continual contact with the internal surface 71 and may be slightly compressed upon reaching the tube stop 60 or a stopping point that is axially away from the tube stop 60.
  • the inserted piping element 90 does not reach the tube stop 60; however, the present device as shown therein maintains a strong, leak-proof and smooth connection of components that accommodates conduit of different sizes, diameters and finishes. It will be appreciated that sufficient retentive force is provided by the device and assembly as described herein regardless of the axial location on the axially inner portion 70 of the internal surface 20 of the fitting 15.
  • a narrower piping element may reach the tube stop 60, whereas wider piping elements may reach a stopping point that is thirty percent, fifty percent, eighty percent, etc. down the face of the axially inner portion 70 toward the first axially intermediate portion 80 of the interior surface 20 of the fitting 15.
  • a fastening ring 25 is maintained within the fourth axially intermediate portion (e.g., 130) of the interior surface 20 of one or both segments 12, 14 of the fitting, depending upon the embodiment.
  • the fastening ring 25 can be formed as a unitary, monolithic member with a fastening ring base 26 and teeth 27 extending radially inwardly therefrom.
  • the fastening ring 25 can be provided as an integral, unsplit ring (see Fig. 9) or can be a split ring member (see Fig. 6).
  • the fastening ring 25 can include two circumferential end points (not shown) that do not connect, with fixture points for handling and compressing the fastening ring, such that a tool designed to hold the fastening ring at the fixture points can more easily handle and compress the fastening ring in order to assist with assembly or disassembly of embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the fastening ring 25 is easily insertable into the fitting 15 by releasing the hold on the fixture points, thereby allowing the fastening ring to expand such that the circumferential base engages the interior surface 20 within the fourth axially intermediate portion 130.
  • the fastening ring can be removed from the second radial housing element in similar manner. No wrenches, solder, welding, glue and/or twisting and turning the elements are required to form or disengage a connection.
  • the fastening ring 25 can comprise a spring steel formulation, for example, that enables the fastening ring to be malformed during installation, while springing back into its originally manufactured position once installed.
  • the fastening ring is capable of grabbing an inserted pipe’s surface via two or more teeth 27 to ensure connections cannot be pulled apart.
  • the fastening ring teeth 27 can be angled downwardly from the substantially cylindrical perimeter of the ring base 26, toward the third axially intermediate portion 120 and/or 220, such that when a pipe is inserted, the teeth 27 exert a pressure against the pipe to discourage the pipe from slipping or moving back out of the fitting.
  • the teeth 27 extend axially and radially inwardly from a position within the fourth axially intermediate portion 130 and/or 230 to a position within the third axially intermediate portion 120 and/or 220.
  • the teeth are flexed axially inwardly and may be supported by the angled third axially intermediate portion 120 and/or 220.
  • the fastening ring 25 may be provided with one or more teeth (e.g., 27 A) having a first length LI from the base 26 and one or more teeth (e.g., 27B) having a second length L2 from the base 26, wherein length L2 is longer than length LI.
  • the staggered length arrangement assists in accommodating inserted pipes of different types, diameters and finishes. For example, a pipe of a narrower diameter (such as an IMC coupling, for example) may not be as snugly retained by fastening ring teeth 27A having a shorter length but would still be snugly retained by the longer fastening ring teeth 27B.
  • the fastening ring teeth 27B would provide a greater resisting force to any potential force that might otherwise move an inserted pipe 90 of narrower diameter axially outwardly of the fitting 15 once installed.
  • Another pipe having a wider diameter (such as an RMC coupling, for example) may be more snugly retained by teeth 27A and may not be as snugly retained by teeth 27B.
  • the shorter fastening ring teeth 27 A would provide a greater resisting force than the longer fastening ring teeth 27B to any potential force that might otherwise move an inserted pipe 90 of wider diameter axially outwardly of the fitting 15 once installed.
  • a threaded IMC conduit may have the smallest true profile diameter, followed by a plain (i.e., unthreaded) IMC conduit, followed by a threaded RMC conduit and then followed by a plain RMC conduit, which would have the largest true profile diameter.
  • the fastening ring teeth 27 are arranged so as to alternate from one length LI to a longer length L2 in repeated fashion around the internal circumference of the fastening ring 25, as shown in Figs. 6 through 11.
  • the teeth 27 of the fastening ring 25 can extend at various angles from the base axis as measured when the teeth are at rest position and are not stressed by the insertion of a pipe, for example.
  • the number of teeth can readily vary in number and size.
  • the fitting 15 can be forged CW617N brass, with full porting and full flow fitting, for example.
  • the sealing member 30 can be formed as a ring-shaped body 31 made of rubber and having a circular or substantially circular cross-section, with an external surface 32 and an internal surface 34.
  • the lubricant for the sealing member 30 can be a food grade lubricant, for example.
  • the sealing member 30 can comprise a flat ring or washer- type seal member in addition or as an alternative to a circular member of substantially circular cross-section. As shown in Figs.
  • the sealing member 30 is retained within the second axially intermediate portion 110 and/or 210 of the interior surface 20 of the fitting 15.
  • the sealing member acts to assist with the seal of an inserted piping element within the fitting and to prevent fluid from escaping, thus providing a fluid-tight seal of the inserted piping element.
  • embodiments of the present disclosure employ a release pusher 80 axially slidable against the axially outer portion 160 of the fitting interior surface 20.
  • the release pusher 80 When the release pusher 80 is pushed axially inwardly, the leading edge 82 of the release pusher 80 lifts the teeth 27 of the fastening ring 25 and thereby facilitates the insertion and release of a cylindrical object such as a piping element 90 to be held within the fitting 10.
  • axially applied pressure can be provided again to the release pusher 80, lifting the fastening ring teeth 27 off of the inserted pipe 90 to allow it to be removed.
  • the release pusher 80 is maintained within the fitting body 15 and is part of the packing arrangement.
  • the release pusher 80 is formed with an external surface 81, a substantially cylindrical interior surface 83 and a leading edge 82.
  • the release pusher 80 can also be formed with a radially outer ledge segment 84 having a front wall 86 and a ledge back wall 85.
  • the pusher 80 can comprise an injection-molded plastic or a metal material such as brass, for example.
  • the leading edge 82 can engage the inside surface of the fastening ring teeth 27 and the ledge back wall 85 can removably engage the radially extending axially outer edge 149 of fifth axially intermediate portion 140 of the interior surface 20 of the fitting 15, as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the radially outer ledge segment 84 engages the fastening ring teeth 27 and pushes them axially inwardly toward the angled third axially intermediate portion 120.
  • a tube 90 with a release pusher tool 95 positioned around the circumference of the tube 90 can then be inserted into the opening 55 at an axial end of the fitting body 15, and the tool 95 (or alternatively, manual or similar pressure) can be applied to the back surface 87 of the retaining ring 80, thereby forcing the fastening ring teeth 27 radially outwardly such that the tube 25 can be smoothly inserted until it reaches the tube stop 60 of the fitting 15 or a stopping point along the axially inner portion 70 of the fitting interior surface 20 as described elsewhere herein.
  • the force on the fastening ring 25 can be released, thereby allowing the fastening ring ledge back wall 85 to rest against the radially extending axially outer edge 149 of fifth axially intermediate portion 140 of the interior 20 of the fitting 15, and allowing the fastening ring teeth 27 to engage the outer surface 92 of the tube 90.
  • a similar installation of another tube can take place at the other axial end corresponding to the second segment 14 of the fitting 15.
  • the fitting 15 is formed with the tapered axially inner portion 70 and other portions as described above, and a sealing member 30 is inserted into the second axially intermediate portion 110 of the fitting 15 and retained between the radially extending ledge 84 and the radially inwardly extending support 112.
  • the fastening ring 25 is then inserted such that its base 26 is securely retained within the fourth axially intermediate portion 130 of the interior surface 20 of the fitting 15.
  • the fastening ring base 26 can be maintained between the radially outwardly extending rampart 121, and the radially inwardly extending step 124 as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the release pusher 80 can then be inserted so as to slidingly engage the axially outer portion 160 of the interior surface 20 of the fitting 15 as shown and described elsewhere herein.
  • the outer surface 81 of the release pusher 80 is provided with a radially outer ledge segment 84 and one or more radially outwardly extending flanges 99.
  • the radially outer ledge segment 84 can be formed with one or more notches 89 formed therein, which creates a modest weakness in the ledge segment 84 permitting easier insertion of the release pusher 80 when installed in the fitting 15.
  • the radially outwardly extending flanges 99 can be formed with an axially inner wall 97 extending radially outwardly from the outer surface 81 of the release pusher 80 near the back surface 87 of the release pusher 80.
  • the flanges 99 are axially aligned with the notches 89 such that the axial force provided against the flanges 99 combined with the weakness created by the notches 89 permits the release pusher 80 to be more easily installed and removed.
  • the release pusher tool 95 can be used to grip the flanges 99 in order to squeeze and/or pull the release pusher axially outwardly of the fitting 15.
  • a piping element 90 When a piping element 90 is inserted, as shown in Figs. 17 through 21, it slidingly engages the inner surface 83 of the release pusher 80 as it travels into the pipe receiving cavity 55 of the fitting 15, engaging the fastening ring 25 and the sealing member 30. As the piping element 90 is fully inserted (i.e., when the leading edge 93 of the piping element 90 contacts either tube stop 60 or the axially inner portion 70, the teeth 27 of the fastening ring 25 engage the outer surface 92 of the inserted piping element 90 in order to retain the piping element 90 securely within the fitting 15.
  • the sealing member 30 helps to provide a strong, leak-free seal and the combination of the sealing ring 30, the fastening ring 25 and the narrower internal cavity of the axially inner portion 70 of the fitting 15 prohibit any inclination an inserted pipe may have to slide out of position.
  • the members of the push connect joint assembly can be formed through hydroforming processes.
  • the fitting and/or fitting includes independent packing arrangements on both sides of the tube stop 60, where the packing arrangements each comprise at least one of the following: sealing ring, fastening ring and release pusher, for example.

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Un raccord et un ensemble de conduit électrique à connexion par poussée facilitent la connexion de multiples types de conduit métallique indépendamment du type et de la finition de connexion. Dans divers modes de réalisation, une partie axialement interne du raccord a une surface intérieure qui s'effile d'un rayon plus étroit à un rayon plus large lorsqu'elle s'étend axialement vers l'extérieur à partir d'un élément d'arrêt de tube. Un agencement de conditionnement comprenant un élément d'étanchéité, un anneau de fixation et un poussoir de libération sont maintenus dans des parties axialement intermédiaires et/ou externes du raccord pour faciliter la retenue de conduits insérés.
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