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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2000
David A. Campbell, El Paso, TX (US);
Fred G. Schroeder, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
David Urueta, Juarez Chih, MX;
Visteon Global Technologies, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A coupling and methods for assembling and using the coupling for connecting a hose with a tube, pipe or other hose in an automotive refrigerant system. The coupling comprises a connector member connected to a tube, pipe or hose, the connector member having at least one circumferential groove into which at least one sealing member is disposed. A hose is fitted over the connector member and covers the sealing member. A collar is disposed over the hose and the at least one sealing member and is deformed such that the hose is brought into engagement with the at least one sealing member and the at least one sealing member and hose occupy substantially 100% of the volume of the at least one circumferential groove.