Abstract: A composite hose for heavy-duty purposes is disclosed which is essentially comprised of a flexible main hose of increased diameter and a subhose disposed longitudinally thereover. The subhose has a reinforcing layer oriented at a specified angle to thereby dilate widthwise upon application of pressure, allowing the main hose to readily bend in a predetermined direction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 14, 1988
Date of Patent:
July 24, 1990
Assignees:
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., Chiyoda Kenki Co., Ltd.