| 摘要 |
<p>A deformable ferrule (10) for use in coupling hose which has internal ribs (26) and a sidewall portion (24) that decreases in thickness going longitudinally of the ferrule from a fitting end (14) to a hose end (16), and a method of deforming an exterior, preferably frusto-conical surface portion (20) of the ferrule to a preferably generally cylindrical shape whilst simultaneously forming an inside surface portion (46) of the ferrule to a generally frusto-conical shape.</p> |
