摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fitting assembly configured to assist in separating two or more fitting components during disassembly of the fitting.SOLUTION: A fitting assembly is configured to assist in separating two or more fitting components during disassembly of the fitting. The fitting assembly 10 includes a first fitting component 14 having a stepped wall surface, and a second fitting component 12 radially spaced from the first fitting component when the fitting assembly is in a finger tight condition prior to final tightening. When the second fitting component is displaced into contact with the stepped wall surface during final tightening of the fitting, the stepped wall surface assists in separating the first fitting component from the second fitting component upon fitting disassembly. |