METHOD OF FORMING AN ABRASION RESISTANT HOSE ASSEMBLY

摘要

An abrasion resistant flexible hose assembly includes a length of flexible hose having hose end fittings attached to its ends and abrasion resistant means in the form of separate annular bumpers arranged along the hose in longitudinally spaced positions. Each bumper encircles a small portion of the length of the hose and cooperates with the other bumpers to protect the hose from abrading engagement with adjacent structures. The bumpers individually engage the hose with a shrink fit to maintain their spacing.