Pipe connector has claw element with outer ring segment with inner distance to pipe at most 80 of outer distance, to absorb high loads

摘要

The connector has a sleeve element with insertion aperture for a pipe end (8), and a claw element (10) with claws (18) to hold the pipe. The claw element has a ring-shaped radially outer segment (20) carrying the claws. The outer part and inner part of the segment are at an outer (50) and an inner distance (52) relative to the tube, and the inner distance is at most 50% of the outer distance. The claw element has at least six claws, defining a space (54). One outer segment end has an integral support part inclined towards the pipe. The sleeve element has an expansion part to widen a tube end.