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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 25, 1998
Applicant:
Inventor:
Walter Viegener, Attendorn, DE;
Assignee:
Franz Viegener II GmbH & Co. KG, Attendorn, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 1/314 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 1/314 ;
Abstract
In a non-detachable press fit arrangement between an end portion of a metal pipe and a socket of a fitting, the socket defines an interior space and is formed with an annular anchoring groove which faces the interior space for receiving a sealing ring. The press fit arrangement includes at least one holding element secured to the socket and cold formed together with the socket, whereby the holding element at least partially penetrates the material of the end portion of the metal pipe to realize a positive fit with the metal pipe.