摘要 |
<p>A fitting for connection to an end of a tubular member (204, 304), such as a hose or pipe, the fitting comprising a collar (202, 302) which is received over an outer surface of an end of the tubular member (204, 304), and a separate externally threaded sleeve (208, 308) which has an outside diameter which is larger than an internal diameter of the tubular member (204, 304), and is screwed into the tubular member (202, 304) to expand the tubular member and trap it between the collar (202, 302) and sleeve (208, 308).</p> |