Abstract: Metal tubes, such as the small diameter metal tubes used in hydraulic braking systems, are connected to hoses also used in such systems by fittings which are configured to receive radially projecting beads on the metal tubes. Each of the fittings includes a body portion with a bore therethrough and a crimping collar which is unitary with the body portion. The body portion receives an insertion end of the tube therethrough, which insertion portion projects into the unitary crimping collar. A radially extending bead on the tube is received in a recess adjacent the bore through the body portion. In one embodiment, the tube is held in place by another bead which is seated in another recess at the opposite end of the bore.

Abstract: Metal tubes, such as the small diameter metal tubes (50) used in hydraulic braking systems, are connected to hoses (23) also used in such systems by fittings (52) which are configured to receive radially projecting beads (62) on the metal tubes (50). Each of the fittings includes a body portion (51) with a bore therethrough and a crimping collar (53) which is unitary with the body portion (51). The body portion (51) receives an insertion end of the tube (50) therethrough, which insertion portion projects into the unitary crimping collar (53). A radially extending bead (62) on the tube is received in a recess adjacent the bore through the body portion (51). In one embodiment, the tube (50) is held in place by another bead (58) which is seated in another recess at the opposite end of the bore.