| 摘要 |
<p>This disclosure relates to apparatus and method for forming a hose and fitting assembly. The fitting comprises a nipple (17) and a socket (16). One end of the nipple (17) is inserted into the end of a length of hose (11) and the other end of the nipple is attachable to another part such as a swivel (18) connector. The socket (16) is mounted around the nipple (17) and the end of the hose (11), and the socket (16) is crimped. A first part of the socket (16) is crimped into engagement with the hose (11), a second part is crimped into direct engagement with the nipple (17), and a third part of the socket is crimped to form wrench flats. The apparatus for assembling the hose (1 1) and fitting comprises a die set (46) and a mechanism for forcing the dies (46) of the set against the socket (16). Each die (46) comprises first (47), second (49) and third (48) parts which respectively engage and crimp the first, second and third parts of the socket (16).</p> |
