CONNECTION DEVICES FOR CONNECTING A PIPE HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERAL PROJECTION, USES AND INSTALLATION METHOD

Abstract

A connection device for a pipe with an outer peripheral projection comprises a connection part with a receptacle for inserting a longitudinal portion of the pipe. The portion comprises the projection, therein. A central axis extends in an insertion direction. A peripheral wall extends around the central axis. A base surface is arranged transversely to the central axis for contacting the projection of the pipe or an end of the pipe. A ring element can be introduced into a gap between the peripheral wall and the pipe such that an axial end of the ring element blocks the projection and secures the pipe against moving out of the receptacle. A securing part is assigned to the connection part and has at least one deformable material portion which can be brought into a blocking position by deformation to form a block against the ring element moving out of the receptacle.

Claims

1.-25. (canceled)

26. A connection device (1) for connecting a pipe (100) having an outer peripheral projection (110) arranged in a longitudinal portion (120) thereof, the connection device (1) comprising: a connection part (10) with a receptacle (11) for inserting therein the longitudinal portion (120) of the pipe (100) with the outer peripheral projection (110), wherein the receptacle (11) has a central axis (13) which extends in an insertion direction (E) and is peripherally delimited by a peripheral wall (15) which extends around the central axis (13), wherein the receptacle (11) also has a base surface (16.1), which is arranged transversely with respect to the central axis (13), in order to bring the outer peripheral projection (110) of the pipe (100) or an end (130) of the pipe (100) into contact therewith; a ring element (30) which is designed to be introduced into a gap (3) between the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100) in the receptacle (11) in such a way that an axial end (31) of the ring element (30) acts as a block for the outer peripheral projection (110) in order to secure the pipe (100) against moving out of the receptacle (11); and a securing part (50) which is assigned to the connection part (10) and has a material portion (51), wherein the material portion (51) comprises or consists of a deformable material and is designed to be brought into a blocking position by deformation in order to form a block against the ring element (30) moving out of the receptacle (10).

27. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the material portion (51) comprises or consists of a formable material and is designed to be brought into the blocking position by forming.

28. The connection device according to claim 27, wherein the material portion (51) is designed to be formed radially inwardly, in order to form the block against movement of the ring element (30) out of the receptacle (10).

29. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the material portion (51) is formed peripherally about the central axis (13) of the receptacle (11).

30. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the securing part (50) is integrally molded on the connection part (10).

31. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the material portion (51) of the securing part (50) is formed on an axial longitudinal portion (15.1) of the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11).

32. The connection device according to claim 31, wherein the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) in a region of the axial longitudinal portion (15.1) has a wall thickness (D1) that is smaller than a wall thickness (D2) of the peripheral wall (15) in an adjacent axial longitudinal portion (15.2), which extends in a direction of the base surface (16.1).

33. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the securing part is a separate component.

34. The connection device according to claim 33, wherein the connection part is at least partially encircled by the securing part, and the material portion of the securing part projects beyond an insertion opening in an axial direction with respect to the central axis of the receptacle, wherein the connection part has on an outer periphery a blocking surface arranged transversely with respect to the central axis of the receptacle, in order to block the securing part against axial movement in direction of the insertion opening.

35. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the ring element (30″) has a radially outwardly protruding protrusion (36), which is elastically movable and/or elastically deformable in an axial direction of the ring element (30″) and is assigned to an axial portion of the ring element (30″), which, when the ring element (30″) is introduced, is located in the gap (3) between the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100), such that the material portion (51) of the securing part (50) is brought into the blocking position against a force of the elastic protrusion (36).

36. The connection device according to claim 26, wherein the receptacle (11) has a radial recess (17) in a region of the base surface (16.1), which recess (17) is peripherally about the central axis (13), and wherein the ring element (30) is designed to be introduced into the gap (3) between the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100) in the receptacle (11) in such a way that an axial end (31) of the ring element (30) presses against the outer peripheral projection (110) of the pipe (100), in order in this way to bring about a forming of the outer peripheral projection (110) with an inflow of forming material into the recess (17) of the receptacle (11).

37. A connection device (1) for connecting a pipe (100) having an outer peripheral projection (110) arranged in a longitudinal portion (120) thereof, the connection device (1) comprising: a connection part (10) with a receptacle (11) for inserting therein the longitudinal portion (120) of the pipe (100) with the outer peripheral projection (110), wherein the receptacle (11) has a central axis (13) which extends in an insertion direction (E), is peripherally delimited by a peripheral wall (15) which extends around the central axis (13) and has a base surface (16.1) arranged transversely with respect to the central axis (13), in order to bring the outer peripheral projection (110) of the pipe (100) into contact therewith, wherein the receptacle (11) further has a radial recess (17) in a region of the base surface (16.1), which radial recess (17) is peripherally about the central axis (13); and a ring element (30) which is designed to be introduced into a gap (3) between the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100) in the receptacle (11) in such a way that an axial end (31) of the ring element (30) presses against the outer peripheral projection (110) of the pipe (100), in order in this way to bring about a forming of the outer peripheral projection (110) with an inflow of forming material into the radial recess (17) of the receptacle (11).

38. A connection device according to claim 37, wherein the ring element (30) has a deformation portion (33), wherein the deformation portion (33) comprises or consists of a deformable material and is designed to be compressed in the radial direction, and wherein the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) is designed over an axial longitudinal portion (15.3) to act as a die for the deformation portion (33) of the ring element (30) in order to bring the deformation portion (33) into contact against a flank of the outer peripheral projection (110).

39. The connection device according to claim 38, wherein the receptacle (11) tapers in the direction of the base surface (16.1) over the one axial longitudinal portion (15.3) acting as a die.

40. The connection device according to claim 38, wherein the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) is formed as an inclined surface over the axial longitudinal portion (15.3) acting as a die.

41. The connection device according to claim 37, wherein the ring element (30) has a pressure surface (34) which extends transversely with respect to the central axis (13) and the connection part (10) has a mating surface (18) which extends transversely with respect to the central axis (13), wherein the mating surface (18) is designed as an abutment surface for a pressure device, in order to exert a compressive force acting in the insertion direction (E) on the pressure surface (34) of the ring element (30).

42. The connection device according to claim 37, wherein a securing part (50) has a pressure surface (52) and/or a pressing edge (58) in order to cause deformation of the material portion (51) to form a block by exerting a compressive force thereto, and wherein a mating surface (18) is provided which is designed to be used as an abutment surface for a pressure device, in order to exert the compressive force on the pressure surface (52) and/or the pressing edge (58).

43. The connection device according to claim 37, wherein the connection part (10) has a coupling point (19) flow-connected to the receptacle (11) in order to couple the connection part (10) to a port of a further device.

44. The connection device according to claim 37, wherein the connection device (1) is formed as a connector for connecting the ends of two pipes with a projection, wherein the connection part (10) has a further receptacle flow-connected to the receptacle (11) and a further ring element working together with the further receptacle.

45. A connection arrangement with the connection device (1) according to claim 26 and a corrugated pipe (100) with an outer peripheral projection (110) connected thereto.

46. A method of mounting a pipe (100) having an outer peripheral projection (110) on a connection part (10), comprising: i) inserting a longitudinal portion (120) of the pipe (100) having the outer peripheral projection (110) into a receptacle (11) of the connection part (10); ii) inserting a ring element (30) into a gap (3) between a peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100), such that an axial end (31) of the ring element (30) acts as a block for the projection (110), in order to secure the pipe (100) against moving out of the receptacle (11); and iii) forming a material portion (51) from an initial shape into a blocking shape, wherein in the initial shape an insertion opening (14) used for inserting the pipe (100) is unblocked and in the blocking shape the insertion opening (14) is blocked, such that there is a block against the ring element (30) moving out of the receptacle (10).

47. The method according to claim 46, wherein the material portion (51) is formed radially inwardly in a direction of a central axis (13) of the receptacle (11), in order to form the block against movement of the ring element (30) out of the receptacle (10).

48. The method according to claim 46, wherein in step ii) the ring element (30) is introduced into the gap (3) between the peripheral wall (15) of the receptacle (11) and the pipe (100) in such a way that an axial end (31) of the ring element (30) presses against the outer peripheral projection (110) of the pipe (100) to cause a forming of the projection (110) with an inflow of forming material into a radial recess (17) of the receptacle (11).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0063] FIG. 1 shows a possible embodiment of a connection device for connecting a pipe with a projection on the outer periphery in an installed state as a partial section.

[0064] FIG. 2 shows the connection device of FIG. 1 in an installed final state as a partial section.

[0065] FIG. 3 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device for connecting a pipe with an projection on the outer periphery as a partial section,

[0066] FIG. 4 shows the connection device of FIG. 3 in an exploded view.

[0067] FIG. 5 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device for connecting a pipe with an projection on the outer periphery in a longitudinal portion.

[0068] FIG. 6 shows the connection device of FIG. 5 as part of a connector for connecting the ends of two pipes with outer peripheral projection in a longitudinal portion.

[0069] FIG. 7 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device for connecting a pipe with an outer peripheral projection in an installed state.

[0070] FIG. 8 shows the connection device of FIG. 7 in an installed final state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] FIGS. 1 and 2 show a possible embodiment of a connection device 1 in a perspective view as a partial section. The connection device 1 is suitable for connecting a pipe 100 having an outer peripheral projection 110, such as a corrugated pipe. FIG. 1 shows the connection device 1 together with such a pipe 100 in an installed state. FIG. 2 shows the connection device 1 and the pipe 100 in an installed state. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the connection device 1 is shown as an example of a portion of a connection region with the pipe 100.

[0072] Preferably, the connection device 1 comprises a connection part 10 with a receptacle 11 for inserting therein a longitudinal portion 120 of the pipe 100 having the projection 110. Preferably, the longitudinal portion 120 is an end portion. Preferably, the longitudinal portion 120 comprises an end 130 of the pipe 100.

[0073] Preferably, the receptacle 11 is flow-connected to a coupling point of the connection part 10 (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) via a channel 12. Preferably, the receptacle 11 has a central axis 13, in particular a central axis 13 extending in an insertion direction E. Preferably, the receptacle 11 has an insertion opening 14 with an opening surface 14.1 arranged transverse to the central axis 13 (FIG. 4). Preferably, the receptacle 11 is delimited by a peripheral wall 15 extending around the central axis 13. Preferably, the receptacle 11 further comprises a base 16 having, for example, a base surface 16.1 arranged transversely with respect to the central axis 13, in order to bring the projection 110 of the pipe 100 or the end 130 of the pipe 100 into contact therewith.

[0074] Preferably, at least in the region of the receptacle 11, the connection part 10 is formed rotationally symmetrical with respect to the central axis 13 of the receptacle 11, for example, it is formed to be sleeve-shaped or tubular. For example, at least in the region of the receptacle 11, the connection part 10 has an outer periphery that extends uniformly in the axial direction. For example, at least in the region of the receptacle 11, the connection part 10 has a constant radius with respect to the central axis 13 of the receptacle 11.

[0075] The connection device 1 preferably comprises a ring element 30. Preferably, the ring element 30 is designed to at least partially surround or encircle, as the case may be, the longitudinal portion 120 of the pipe 100. Preferably, the ring element 30 is designed to be inserted into the receptacle 11 in a gap 3 between the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 and the pipe 100. Preferably, the ring element 30 is designed to be inserted into the gap 3 in such a way that an axial end 31 of the ring element 30 acts as a block for the projection 110, in order to secure the pipe 100 against moving out of the receptacle 11, in particular to secure it in a form-fitting manner.

[0076] Preferably, the connection device 1 further comprises a securing part 50 assigned to the connection part 10. Preferably, the securing part 50 has a material portion 51, which comprises or is made of a formable material. For example, the material portion 51 is formed peripherally about the central axis 13 of the receptacle 11. For example, the material portion 51 forms a ring at least partially encircling the pipe 100. Preferably, the material portion 51 is designed to be formed radially inwardly with respect to the central axis 13 to form a block against the movement of the ring element 30 out of the receptacle 10 (FIG. 2).

[0077] As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, the securing part 50 can be formed on the connection part 10, in particular integrally molded thereon. Further, the material portion 51 of the securing part 50 can be formed on an axial longitudinal portion 15.1 of the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11. To facilitate forming, for example, the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 is provided in a region of the axial longitudinal portion 15.1 with a wall thickness D1 that is smaller than the wall thickness D2 of the peripheral wall 15 in an adjacent axial longitudinal portion 15.2 extending, for example, in the direction of the base surface 16.1 (FIGS. 1 and 3).

[0078] As can be seen in particular from FIG. 1, the receptacle 11 can have a radial recess 17 in the region of the base surface 16.1, which recess is peripherally about the central axis 13. The recess 17 can be a material recess, for example formed by an indentation or notch. For example, the recess 17 can be assigned to the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11, in particular formed there. For example, a side wall of the recess 17 forms a radial extension of the base surface 16.1 of the receptacle 11, that is, an extension of the base surface 16.1 of the receptacle 11 in a radial direction with respect to the central axis 13.

[0079] In particular, as can be seen from FIG. 2, the recess 17 can be used to receive forming material resulting, for example, from a deliberate forming of the pipe 100 in the region of the projection 110. This enables an anchoring of the pipe 100 in the receptacle 11 to be achieved due to the recess 17, such that there is a form fit acting in the axial direction. In order to achieve this, the ring element 30 is preferably designed to be introduced into the gap 3 between the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 and the pipe 100 in the receptacle 11 in such a way that the axial end 31 of the ring element 30 presses against the projection 110 of the pipe 100, in order in this way to bring about a forming of the projection 110 with an inflow of forming material into the recess 17 of the receptacle 11.

[0080] As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 1 and 2, the ring element 30 can have a deformation portion 33, which has or is made of a deformable material and is preferably designed to be compressed in the radial direction. Accordingly, the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 can be designed, at least over an axial longitudinal portion 15.3, to act as a clamping surface for the deformation portion 33. This makes it possible, when the ring element 30 is inserted into the receptacle 11, for the deformation portion 33 to slide along the axial longitudinal portion 15.3 of the peripheral wall 15 under radial forming, thereby causing the deformation portion 33 to clamp against the axial longitudinal portion 15.3. In this way, for example, a force fit acting in the axial direction is achieved, by which the ring element 30 is secured in a force-fitting manner against moving out of the receptacle 11.

[0081] As a supplement or alternative, the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 can be designed at least over an axial longitudinal portion, in particular over the axial longitudinal portion 15.3, to act as a die for the deformation portion 33 of the ring element 30. Preferably, the peripheral wall 15 is formed as a die over such axial longitudinal portion 15.3 in such a way that, when the ring element 30 is inserted into the receptacle 11, the deformation portion 33 is formed by the die in a radially inward direction to such an extent that the deformation portion 33 is brought into contact against a flank of the projection 110 or at least points in the direction against the flank of the projection 110. Such a forming lends itself to the pipe 100 having further projections 140, which, viewed in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the pipe 100 and starting from the projection 110, are arranged one behind the other. Such a pipe 100 can be, for example, a corrugated pipe.

[0082] The axial longitudinal portion 15.3 of the peripheral wall 15 acting as a die can be formed in such a way that the deformation portion 33 of the ring element 30 is brought into contact against one flank, specifically on the end face, of the projection 110 or at least points in the direction against one flank of the projection 110, but the further projections 140 are encircled by the deformation portion 33 or, as the case may be, point with their apex surface in the direction against the inner periphery of the ring element 30. It can also be provided that the deformation portion 33 is in a clamping connection, on the one hand, with respect to the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11, in particular the axial longitudinal portion 15.3, and, on the other hand, with respect to the pipe 100, such that the pipe 100 and the ring element 30 are held in a force-fitting manner in the receptacle 11 against moving out.

[0083] In order to achieve the above-described forming or deformation, as the case may be, of the deformation portion 33, the receptacle 11 is preferably formed to taper over the one axial longitudinal portion 15.3 in the direction of the base surface 16.1. For example, the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 is formed as an inclined surface over the one axial longitudinal portion 15.3.

[0084] Preferably, the ring element 30 has an annular base body 35. Preferably, the deformation portion 33 is arranged thereon, in particular integrally molded thereon. Preferably, the deformation portion 33 joins the base body 35 in the direction of a central axis of the ring element 30. Preferably, the base body 35 has a thicker wall compared to the deformation portion 33. Preferably, the axial extension of the deformation portion 33 in the direction of the central axis of the ring element 30 is greater than the axial extension of the base body 35.

[0085] Preferably, the ring element 30 has a pressure surface 34 against which a compressive force acting in the insertion direction E can be applied in order to insert the ring element 30 into the receptacle 11 of the connection part 10. Preferably, the pressure surface 34 extends transversely with respect to the central axis of the ring element 30. Preferably, the pressure surface 34 is formed on the base body 35 of the ring element 30. Preferably, the pressure surface 34 is formed at one end 32 of the ring element 30, which is arranged opposite the insertion end 31 of the ring element 30 (FIG. 4).

[0086] In order to realize the forming described above of the material portion 51 for forming the axial block for the ring element 30, a pressure surface 52 and/or a pressure edge 58 is preferably provided. The pressure surface 52 or the pressure edge 58, as the case may be, are preferably arranged in such a way that, by exerting a compressive force thereon or thereagainst, the material portion 51 is formed in a radially inward direction and, preferably, the block is formed thereby. The forming can be based on flanging or other cold forming of the material portion 51.

[0087] Preferably, the pressure surface 52 is formed on the outer periphery of the securing part 50 or is formed by an outer peripheral portion of the securing part 50. For example, the pressure surface 52 is arranged in the region of the boundary of the insertion opening 14. Preferably, the pressure edge 58 is an edge on the end face, preferably on the outer periphery of the securing part 50. For example, the pressure edge 58 is arranged in the region of the boundary of the insertion opening 14 and/or is formed by or formed on the outer edge of the boundary.

[0088] A possible functionality of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 for connecting the pipe 100 described above is briefly explained below:

[0089] The pipe 100 is inserted into the receptacle 11 of the connection part 10 such that the projection 110 of the insertion pipe 100 is brought into contact with a flank against the base surface 16.1 of the receptacle 11 or one end 130 of the pipe 100 (FIG. 1). The ring element 30 is then introduced into the gap 3 between the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 and the pipe 100. For example, a compressive force is applied to the pressure surface 34 of the ring element 30 in the insertion direction E for this purpose.

[0090] Preferably, such a high compressive force is applied that the ring element 30 is moved along the axial longitudinal portion 15.3 of the receptacle 11 acting as a die under a radially inwardly directed forming and, for example, presses with one axial end 31 against the projection 110 of the pipe 100, preferably bridging the further projections 140, to the extent present.

[0091] The compressive force is also dimensioned so high that axial compression of the projection 110 occurs, specifically in such a way that forming material flows into the radial recess 17 of the receptacle 11 and an anchoring of the pipe 100 in the recess 17 occurs. This provides a permanent anchoring of the pipe 100 in the receptacle 11 of the connection part 10. In addition, the base surface 16.1, together with the flank of the projection 110 of the pipe 100 that abuts it, forms a fluid-tight seal between the pipe 100 and the connection part 10.

[0092] In a further step, the material portion 51 of the securing part 50 is now formed from its initial shape into a blocking shape. In the initial shape, the insertion opening 14 of the receptacle 11 is unblocked by the material portion 51, whereas in the blocking form, the insertion opening 14 is blocked by the formed material portion 51, such that there is a block against the ring element 30 moving out of the receptacle 10. For this purpose, for example, a compressive force, preferably acting obliquely, is applied to the pressure edge 58. As a supplement or alternative, a compressive force can be applied to the pressure surface 52, which is directed, for example, orthogonally to the central axis 13 or obliquely thereto.

[0093] The compressive force required to connect the pipe 100 to the connection device 1 can be generated by a pressure device or pressing device. For this purpose, the mating surface 18 provided on the connection part 10 can be used as an abutment for the pressure device.

[0094] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a further possible embodiment of a connection device 1′ in a partial section (FIG. 3) and in an exploded view (FIG. 4). Components of the connection device 1′, which are identical in structure or function to components of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, are provided with the same reference signs; in this respect, reference is made to the description of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 3, the connection device 1′ is in the installed final state as already shown in FIG. 2 and described with respect to the connection device 1.

[0095] In the connection device 1′, by way of example, the connection part 10 is provided with a coupling point 19 for coupling the connection part 10 to a port of a further device. Preferably, the coupling point 19 is flow-connected to the receptacle 11 via the channel 12, for example, in order to be able to supply a fluid or medium transported via the pipe 100 and the channel 12 to the further device via the coupling point 19 or to be able to discharge it therefrom.

[0096] Preferably, the coupling point 19 is formed on an extension 21, which is arranged on a base portion 22 comprising the receptacle 11, in particular is integrally molded. The coupling point 19 can have a bore provided with an internal thread 20, for example to connect the connection part 10 to the port of the further device by screwing or a screw connection. In order to facilitate screwing, the connection part 10 can have an angular outer periphery, for example in the region of the extension 21. This allows a tool, such as a wrench, to be applied.

[0097] FIG. 5 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device 1.1 in a longitudinal portion. Components of the connection device 1.1 of FIG. 5, which are identical or functionally identical to components of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, are provided with the same reference signs; in this respect, reference is made to the description of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 5, the connection device 1.1 is in the installed final state as already shown in FIG. 2 and described with respect to the connection device 1.

[0098] The connection device 1.1 of FIG. 5 differs from the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, among other things, in that a separate securing part 50.1 is provided to form a block against the ring element 30 moving out of the receptacle 11. For example, the securing part 50.1 is provided with a thread 53 and is designed to be screwed onto a corresponding thread 23 on a base portion 22.1 of the connection part 10 comprising the receptacle 11.

[0099] Preferably, the securing part 50.1 is designed to at least partially surround or encircle, as the case may be, the pipe 100. Preferably, the securing part 50.1 is formed to be annular and/or sleeve-shaped. Preferably, an axial portion of the securing part 50.1 has the thread 53. Preferably, an axial portion adjacent thereto has a radially inwardly directed protrusion 54, wherein a side surface of the protrusion 54 forms a blocking surface 55, which serves as a block to prevent the ring element 30 from moving out of the receptacle 11 when the securing part 50.1 is screwed onto the connection part 10.

[0100] Preferably, the blocking surface 54 also serves as a pressure surface in order to exert a compressive force acting in the direction of the central axis 13 on the ring element 30 in the course of a screwing movement or rotational movement, as the case may be, of the securing part 50.1 relative to the base portion 22.1 extending about the central axis 13 and, in this way, to press the ring element 30 against the projection 110 of the pipe 100. Preferably, this also allows the projection 110 of the pipe 100 to be axially compressed, in particular with an inflow of forming material into the recess 17 of the receptacle 11.

[0101] Preferably, the protrusion 54 has a peripheral groove 56 in which a spring-elastic ring element 57, in particular a ring element 57 acting in a spring-elastic manner in the radial direction, is received, in particular loosely received. If the pipe 100 is a corrugated pipe and/or has further projections 150, the ring element 57 serves as a securing device to prevent the pipe 100 from moving out of the receptacle 11 as long as the ring element 30 does not yet perform a blocking function with respect to the pipe 100 or the projection 110, as the case may be, in the axial direction. This is effected in such a way that the ring element 57 automatically plunges into a recess between two adjacent projections 150 or, as the case may be, into a shaft bottom between two adjacent shafts due to its spring elastic effect. In this position, the ring element 57 is supported, on the one hand, against a flank of the further projection 150 or of the shaft and, on the other hand, against a side wall of the groove 56 in the axial direction.

[0102] FIG. 6 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device 1.1′ in a longitudinal portion. Components of the connection device 1.1′ of FIG. 6, which are identical or functionally identical with components of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and/or the connection device 1.1 of FIG. 5, are provided with the same reference signs; in this respect, reference is made to the description of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 or the connection device 1.1 of FIG. 5, as the case may be.

[0103] The connection device 1.1′ of FIG. 6 is formed as a connector for connecting the ends of two pipes with a projection. For example, in this case the connection part 10 has the receptacle 11 already described above and a further receptacle 11′ flow-connected thereto, preferably via the channel 12. For example, the pipe 100 is connected to the receptacle 11 in the manner described above.

[0104] Preferably, a further ring element 30′ works together with the further receptacle 11′ to connect thereabove a further pipe 100′ with its projection 110′. A further separate securing part 50.1′ can be provided on the further receptacle 11′. For example, the further securing part 50.1′ is formed to correspond to the securing part 50.1. For example, using the further ring element 30′, the further securing part 50.1′ works together with the further receptacle 11′ in the way that the securing part 50.1, the ring element 30 and the receptacle 11 work together.

[0105] In FIG. 6, the pipe 100, the ring element 30 and the securing part 50.1 are in an installed final state with respect to the receptacle 11, whereas the further pipe 100′, the further ring element 30′ and the further securing part 50.1′ are still in an installed state with respect to the further receptacle 11′.

[0106] FIG. 7 shows a further possible embodiment of a connection device 1″ in a longitudinal portion and in representation of a half side of the connection device 1″. The connection device 1″ can be a modification of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2. Components of the connection device 1″ which are identical or functionally identical to components of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, are provided with the same reference signs; in this respect, reference is made to the description of the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0107] The connection device 1″ of FIG. 7 differs from the connection device 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, among other things, in that a ring element 30″ with a radially outwardly projecting and/or outwardly protruding protrusion 36 is provided. Preferably, the protrusion 36 is elastically movable and/or elastically deformable in the axial direction of the ring element 30″. Preferably, the ring element 30″ has an annular base body 35″ on which the protrusion 36 is arranged, in particular integrally molded. Preferably, the deformation portion 33 is further arranged thereon, in particular molded thereon. Preferably, the deformation portion 33 joins the base body 35″ in the direction of a central axis of the ring element 30 or forms an axial end portion of the base body 35″.

[0108] Preferably, the protrusion 36 is assigned to an axial portion of the ring element 30″. Preferably, the axial portion is arranged behind the deformation portion 33, viewed in the insertion direction E. Preferably, the protrusion 36 is arranged such that, when the ring element 30″ is introduced into the receptacle 11 of the connection part 10, the axial portion or protrusion 36, as the case may be, is located in the gap 3 between the peripheral wall 15 of the receptacle 11 and the pipe 100. In FIG. 7, this installed state is shown as an example, wherein the ring element 30″ is already brought into an active position against the projection 110 of the pipe 100, in particular in the manner described for FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0109] Provided that the material portion 51 is now brought into the blocking position, as already described, for example, with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2, in the case of the connection device 1″ the material portion 51 is moved under elastic movement or elastic deformation, as the case may be, of the protrusion 36. The material portion 51 is thus brought into the blocking position against the force of the protrusion 36. Such installed state is shown as an example in FIG. 8.

[0110] Thus, in the blocking position of the material portion 51, a restoring force of the protrusion 36 acts as a pretensioning force on the material portion 51. The force emanating from the protrusion 36 makes it possible for the ring element 30″ to remain held in the active position against the pipe 100 in the event of a possible springback of the formed material portion 51, and thus a permanently fluid-tight connection is favored.

[0111] The protrusion 36 can be deformable in a spring-elastic manner in the axial direction. The protrusion 36 can circulate around the outer periphery of the annular element 30″, for example, circulate completely or circulate with at least one interruption. For example, the ring element 30″ having the protrusion 36 is made of or has a spring steel. For example, the protrusion 36 is formed as a peripheral collar or connecting bar or as a peripheral rib.

[0112] In the present specification, reference to a particular aspect, embodiment or design means that a particular feature or characteristic described in connection with that aspect, embodiment or design is at least included therein is, but need not necessarily be included in all aspects or embodiments or designs.

[0113] The use of any or all examples or exemplary language in the text is intended only to illuminate the disclosure and is not a limitation as to the scope of the disclosure, unless otherwise claimed. Nor is any expression or wording of the description to be understood as referring to an element that is not claimed but is substantial to practice.

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[0114] 1 Connection device [0115] 1′ Connection device [0116] 1″ Connection device [0117] 1.1 Connection device [0118] 1.1′ Connection device [0119] 3 Gap [0120] 10 Connection part [0121] 11 Receptacle [0122] 11′ Further receptacle [0123] 12 Channel [0124] 13 Central axis [0125] 14 Insertion opening [0126] 14.1 Opening surface [0127] 15 Peripheral wall [0128] 15.1 Axial longitudinal portion [0129] 15.2 Adjacent axial longitudinal portion [0130] 15.3 Axial longitudinal portion [0131] 16 Base [0132] 16.1 Base surface [0133] 17 Recess [0134] 18 Mating surface [0135] 19 Coupling point [0136] 20 Internal thread [0137] 21 Extension [0138] 22 Base portion [0139] 22.1 Base portion [0140] 23 Thread [0141] 30 Ring element [0142] 30′ Further ring element [0143] 30″ Ring element [0144] 31 End [0145] 32 End [0146] 33 Deformation portion [0147] 34 Pressure surface [0148] 35 Base body [0149] 35″ Base body [0150] 36 Protrusion [0151] 50 Securing part [0152] 50.1 Securing part [0153] 50.1′ Further securing part [0154] 51 Material portion [0155] 52 Pressure surface [0156] 53 Thread [0157] 54 Protrusion [0158] 55 Blocking surface [0159] 56 Groove [0160] 57 Spring-elastic ring element [0161] 58 Pressure edge [0162] 100 Pipe [0163] 100′ Further pipe [0164] 110 Projection [0165] 110′ Projection [0166] 120 Longitudinal portion [0167] 130 End [0168] 140 Further projections [0169] E Insertion direction [0170] D1 Wall thickness [0171] D2 Wall thickness