摘要 |
<p>A hose coupling of the so-called wire-trap type having an insert and ferrule adapted to be fitted to the end of a wire reinforced hose from which a portion of the inner and outer elastomeric core and cover is removed to expose the wire reinforcement. the coupling gripping the wire reinforcement in a zig-zag path formed between a rib and groove on opposite ones of the ferrule and insert, the flanks of the rib and the side walls of the groove being parallel and inclined at between 10° and 30° to the plane of the rib and groove.</p> |