DEVICE FORMING A LEAK-PROOF CONNECTION BETWEEN A RIGID TUBE END AND A FLEXIBLE PIPE, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR96/01161 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 15, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 15, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 23, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/04266 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 6, 1997A device and a method for making a device for forming a leak-proof connection between a rigid tube end and the tip of a flexible pipe by crimping a metal sleeve portion onto the tip. The rigid tube end includes an end portion comprising a shoulder with a larger diameter than the tube. The device comprises a rigid insert having a cylindrical bore between both ends thereof and including on one side a tubular portion force-fitted into the tip of the pipe opposite the crimped part of the metal sleeve portion, and on the other side a portion provided with an outer flange having a matching shape and engaging the internal portion of the shoulder.