Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
285082000 | Auxiliary latch | 56 |
20080315576 | Fluid Line Coupling - The invention relates to a fluid line coupling and comprises a receiving part ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090267342 | Water-conducting household appliance, in particular a dishwasher or washing machine - A water-conducting household appliance includes a water-conducting line having a line end which is connected in a connecting position to a connecting piece, and a securing element which attaches onto the line end and the connecting piece and holds the line end in the connecting position. | 10-29-2009 |
20100148497 | CONNECTOR DROP-OFF PREVENTION STRUCTURE AND CONNECTOR DROP-OFF PREVENTION METHOD - In a state in which a fuel pipe ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100156092 | DEVICE FOR AXIALLY CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL PIPE SECTION TO A COAXIAL PEG OR AN INTERNAL PIPE SECTION THAT ENGAGES IN SAID SECTION - The invention relates to a device for axially connecting an external pipe section to a coaxial peg or internal pipe section that engages in the external pipe section, in particular for connecting the drain connecting piece of an injector for injecting fuel into internal combustion engines to a fuel return connector. The external pipe section has two diametrically opposed retaining slots that penetrate the wall of the external pipe section and which correspond to grooves on the periphery of the peg or internal pipe section. Two opposing sprung retaining arms of a clamp-type retaining clip pass through the retaining slots of the external pipe section from the exterior and snap into the grooves of the peg or internal pipe section in a sprung manner. One essential feature of the invention is that the parallel retaining slots of the external pipe section are offset in height in relation to one another, while the whole of the retaining clip, when not fitted onto the pipe sections, lies on one plane. | 06-24-2010 |
20100253068 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO RIGID OBJECTS - At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for connecting two rigid objects, wherein the two rigid objects include a male part and a female part, which are interconnectable. The female part includes an inner wall portion with at least one first holding section positioned at the inner periphery of the female part and the male part includes a sleeve with at least one second holding section positioned on the outer periphery of the male part. The device includes a ring-shaped element arranged to be placed between the parts when inserting the male part into the female part through an opening. The ring-shaped element is provided with at least one axial protruding resilient tongue having a first device arranged to engage the first holding section of the female part when inserting the ring-shaped element into said female part, and/or the resilient tongue further includes a second device arranged to resiliently snap into a holding position at the second holding section of the male part when inserting the male part into the ring-shaped element and the female part. | 10-07-2010 |
20110121559 | VERIFICATION PIN - A quick connector coupling fitting includes a connector body having a through bore extending axially forward from an entrance opening at one end to an exit opening at an opposite end, the through bore defines a retainer receiving portion axially forward of the entrance opening, a tube receiving portion axially forward of the retainer receiving portion and a sealing chamber portion axially forward of the tube receiving portion. A tube retainer is disposed in the retainer receiving portion releasably secured to the connector body, and a seal element disposed in the seal chamber portion. A verification pin has a solid free end and a longitudinally elongate barrel portion with a cylindrical surface sized for fluid tight sealing relation with the sealing element. It includes opposed latching body portions extending from the barrel portion at an end opposite the solid free end releasably securing the verification pin to the retainer of the quick connector coupling fitting. | 05-26-2011 |
20110121560 | LATCH MECHANISM - A latch mechanism ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110278836 | INTEGRATED SNAP AND HANDLING FEATURE - An integrated snap and handling apparatus is provided. The apparatus may be capable of being assembled with and disassembled from a mating component without damage. The apparatus may include a pair of features that provide an intuitive and easy user interface for removal, handling and installation. The pair of features may allow a user to use a pinching motion to engage and disengage the apparatus from the mating component without the use of a tool. The integrated snap and handling apparatus may provide for low removal forces when the user interface is properly actuated while resisting high separation forces when the user interface is not properly actuated. The integrated snap and handling apparatus may be incorporated into a wide variety of assemblies and devices. For example, the integrated snap and handling apparatus may be incorporated into a cooling duct for the control of airflow around an electronic component. | 11-17-2011 |
20120217738 | PIPE FITTINGS WITH INSERT RETAINING SEALS AND RELATED METHODS - A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes an insert member configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe, and a retention member coupled to the insert member and configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe. The retention member operates in conjunction with the insert member to engage the end portion of the pipe and impart an increased force against an inner wall of the pipe in response to an increase of internal pipe pressure, thereby frictionally securing the end portion of the pipe on the insert member as internal pipe pressure increases during use. | 08-30-2012 |
20120242079 | COUPLING SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTOR, PIPE SYSTEM, AND PIPE OFFSET SYSTEM - The invention relates to a coupling system comprising two base bodies, each of which has an aperture for a fluid, an interior predefined circumferential depression and a locking surface ( | 09-27-2012 |
20120274060 | Hose Coupling Locking Mechanism - A locking clip for use with a hose coupling is provided that includes a first member and a second member that grasp and maintain a locking arm of a locking mechanism commonly used in conjunction with hose couplings. | 11-01-2012 |
20130001943 | PIPE JOINTS - An inlet hole capable of inserting a pipe thereinto is formed in a pipe joint body along an axis. Retainer attaching holes for attaching with a retainer that prevents detachment of the pipe are formed in a side surface of the pipe joint body to extend therethrough. These retainer attaching holes are configured symmetrically with respect to an X axis passing through a center of the inlet hole as a symmetrical axis. Thus, a circumference of the inlet hole opens symmetrically, so that the heat shrinkage condition after molding is equalized in the circumferential direction. Accordingly, it is not necessary to process a molding pin for the inlet hole with imbalance of heat shrinkage amount in mind, so that the molding pin becomes easy to process. In addition, the retainer can selectively utilize the retainer attaching holes at two positions, so that selective use depending on installation environment can be achieved. | 01-03-2013 |
20130193680 | HOSE CONNNECTION - The invention relates to a hose connection for a fuel dispensing unit. The hose connection comprises a pipe for transporting fuel from a fuel reservoir, a hose for transporting fuel to a motor vehicle, an intermediate member adapted to connect said hose with said pipe, and a locking device fixed to said fuel dispensing unit adapted to interlock said pipe and said intermediate member. The hose connection is secured in relation to said fuel dispensing unit. The invention also relates to a fuel dispensing unit comprising such hose connection. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200607 | QUICK CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly including a connector body having a coupling end and sealing means. A collet couples to the connector body and has resilient fingers. An adjustment ring has a stop and defines guide tracks. A collar has protrusions coupled in the guide tracks. A ferrule is slidingly housed within the collar and adjustment ring. A locking split ring clips onto the adjustment ring to limit travel of the collar. In a locked position, the locking split ring is installed and a pipe, inserted into the connector body is retained in place by the resilient radially inward fingers of the collet and sealed by the sealing means. In the released position, the collar has been moved to force the ferrule into the collet to splay the resilient fingers such that the pipe is freely insertable and removeable from the connector assembly. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207381 | FLUID COUPLING - A female coupling member releasably interconnectable with a male coupling member to form a fluid coupling is disclosed. The male coupling member has an inlet end, and an outlet end connectable to a fluid flow line. The female coupling member includes a tubular coupling body having an inlet end for axially receiving the inlet end of the male coupling member, and an outlet end connectable to a fluid flow line. The female coupling member also includes a locking element operable between a release position where the locking element is remote from the male coupling member when received within the female coupling member. A release member moves the locking element between the release position and the locking position. The female coupling member has a fastening element which is releasably securable to the release member preventing the release member unintentionally moving to the displacement position when secured to the release member. | 08-15-2013 |
20140284915 | LOCKING QUICK CONNECT ASSEMBLY - A locking quick connect assembly is provided for removably coupling a first tube and a second tube. A quick connect housing presents a central bore for receiving the second tube. A redundant latch component positionable between an unlocked position and a locked position may be provided to slidingly engage the quick connect housing. A twist lock retainer surrounds the quick connect housing and the redundant latch component. The redundant latch component includes an axially extending redundant latch retaining arm and the twist lock retainer includes a locking channel for receiving the redundant latch retaining arm. The twist lock retainer also includes a twist lock retaining arm that locks against a bead of the second tube to resists separation. The twist lock retaining arm extends perpendicularly to and radially inwardly of the locking channel to interleavingly engage the redundant latch retaining arm thus preventing unwanted decoupling of the assembly. | 09-25-2014 |
20140284916 | ASSEMBLY FOR FASTENING, WITH FLUID CONNECTION, A MOLD BOTTOM TO A HOLDER - Disclosed is an assembly ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140353961 | FAST SNAP-ON CONNECTOR WITH LATCHES WITH SYMMETRICAL JAWS - A female snap-on connector ( | 12-04-2014 |
20150316183 | Pup Joint for Releasing Sidewall Contact of Stratigraphic Test Device and Apparatus - A pushing and jam-releasing pup joint of a formation tester comprises a first jam-releasing arm ( | 11-05-2015 |
20160169430 | QUICK-ACTING COUPLING FOR THE DISCONNECTABLE CONNECTION OF TWO PIPELINES | 06-16-2016 |
285083000 | Line pressure-responsive | 1 |
20110057438 | PNEUMATIC SAFETY COUPLER - A coupling assembly for a compressed air circuit has locking means ( | 03-10-2011 |
285084000 | Reciprocating | 17 |
20100084854 | CONDUIT CONNECTOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A connector can comprise: a body and a clip. The body can comprise a hollow core formed by walls and capable of receiving a conduit, and a side tab extending from the wall. The clip can comprise a transverse portion with an engagement configured to engage the side tab; and a member extending from the transverse portion to the first end and having a protrusion with an engagement surface and an entry surface. The protrusion can be configured to deflect radially inward. Another connector can comprise: a body, a spring clip, and a cable clip. The spring clip can comprise a flexible mid-portion configured to deflect under pressure. The cable clip can comprise a bridge portion with an engagement extending therefrom and configured to engage the side tab, and an arm configured to engage the conduit when disposed in the core. | 04-08-2010 |
20110012340 | Fluid Conduit Couplers with Depressible Latch Mechanism - A fluid conduit coupling assembly has a depressible latch mechanism that secures a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit via a first coupler and a second coupler. The first coupler connects to the first fluid conduit and the second coupler connects to the second fluid conduit. The depressible latch mechanism is formed by a pair of cantilevered buttons disposed in symmetrically opposed positions on one of the couplers. The cantilevered buttons have engagement lips that extend distally with catches that extend radially outward to engage a ridge formed on an interior wall of the opposing coupler. Fluid ports within the couplers interface when the couplers connect to provide fluid flow between the first and second conduits. Valves may be disposed in each of the couplers to arrest fluid flow when the couplers are detached and automatically open to allow fluid to flow when the couplers are connected. | 01-20-2011 |
20120007352 | QUICK DISCONNECT FLUID CONNECTOR - Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a plurality of fluid ports or channels in a medical device such as, an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a plurality of fluid conduits that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process. | 01-12-2012 |
20120326435 | CONNECTOR - A lock member ( | 12-27-2012 |
20130134701 | CONNECTOR - When releasing a connection between a second tube member and a first tube member, a ring member is moved, whereby an inclined surface of a bump part and an inclined surface of a bump part of a cam part slide, and a stopper rotates from a coupled position to an uncoupled position. Thus, a coupling between a leading end part of a claw part of the stopper on the second tube member, and a coupling surface of a coupling-accepting part on the first tube member is released. In connecting the first and second tube members, when the first tube member is pushed into the second tube member with the ring member in the locked position, the claw part of the stopper is elastically deformed, whereby the leading end part of the claw part rides past the coupling-accepting part, and couples to the coupling surface of the coupling-accepting part. | 05-30-2013 |
285085000 | With manipulator | 5 |
20100270791 | SAFETY LOCKING DEVICE FOR PIPE CONNECTOR - A safety locking device includes a locking lever pivotally connected to a pipe connector for locking a connection member to the pipe connector, a retaining plate pivotally connected to the pipe connector for stopping the locking lever in the locking position, a lock pin axially movably inserted through a longitudinal through hole on a protruding block of the locking lever for engagement with the retaining plate to stop the retaining plate and the locking lever in position, a spring member mounted in the longitudinal through hole to force the lock pin into engagement with the retaining plate, and a pull ring connected to the bottom end of the lock pin for a user to pull to disengage the lock pin from the retaining plate and to further unlock the retaining plate and the locking lever. | 10-28-2010 |
20110057439 | HIGH PRESSURE CAM AND GROOVE CONNECTOR - A cam and groove coupling is provided for fluid transfer applications at elevated fluid pressures e.g. 1000 psi. This coupler also allows a user to connect and disconnect hoses and guns without the use of tools. The profile of the cam is such that it will not allow the male section to be disconnected or released from the female section unless both handles are in the full open position. In addition, the cam profile is such that, when subjected to pressure, it requires substantial force to release the levers making it difficult to manipulate the handles under pressure. | 03-10-2011 |
20110260444 | SAFETY LOCKING DEVICE FOR PIPE CONNECTOR - A safety locking device includes a locking lever pivotally connected to a pipe connector for locking a coupling member, a retaining plate pivotally connected to the pipe connector for stopping the locking lever in the locking position, a lock pin axially movably mounted in a lock hole in the locking lever for engagement with the retaining plate to stop the retaining plate and the locking lever in position, a spring member mounted in the locking lever to force the lock pin into engagement with the retaining plate, and a pull ring for pulling the lock pin from the retaining plate to unlock the locking lever. | 10-27-2011 |
20130106095 | CAM-LOCK ACTUATING DEVICE FOR USE IN A LOCKING COUPLING ASSEMBLY THAT COUPLES TWO TUBULAR MEMBERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130127155 | COUPLING LOCK MECHANISM - A threaded coupling wherein external threads of the male body of the male coupling half are in mating engagement with internal threads of the female sleeve of the female coupling half. The female sleeve includes an interior hook and the male body includes a locking lever receptacle recessed therein. The locking lever pivotally resides in the receptacle and interlocks circumferentially spaced recesses in the generally cylindrically-shaped hook of the female sleeve uniting the male and female. A tensioning O-ring secures the locking lever to the male body. A locking sleeve extends circumferentially about the male body and prohibits the release of the hook of the female sleeve from a recess in the locking lever unless a window is aligned with the locking lever. A process for locking the threaded coupling is also disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
285086000 | Locking sleeve | 7 |
20080238089 | Coupling device for a fluid line - A coupling device for a fluid line has a collet able to be operated by an actuating sleeve. The collet possesses an annular base portion with support arms extending axially from it, on which two gripping teeth are arranged which are axially spaced apart least in part. Each gripping tooth is provided individually with its own actuating portion to be acted on by actuating faces on the actuating sleeve to cause a clamping operation. | 10-02-2008 |
20080315577 | Threadless quick connect tubular coupling disconnection tool - A quick coupling disconnection tool having a head portion with two engagement projection fingers generally forming a v-shape to accept various hose coupling sizes, a handle, and a shank connecting the handle portion to the head portion. | 12-25-2008 |
20130313820 | PLUG CONNECTION FOR FLUID LINES AND RETAINING PART FOR SUCH A PLUG CONNECTION - A plug connection having two intermateable coupling parts that can be releasably locked via a locking device. The locking device includes a radial retaining bar on each of the coupling parts and a retaining part with a circumferentially closed annular contour. In a preassembled state, the retaining is undetachably assembled on one of the two coupling parts. In an assembled state, the retaining part axially and radially encompasses the retaining bars of both coupling parts. The retaining part includes an elastically moving retaining section having a C-shaped section defined by two collars. The collars have different sizes and/or shapes such that one collar releases an adjacent retaining bar upon the radial elastic outward movement out of the assembled state. The other collar remains engaged behind the retaining bar of the other coupling part. | 11-28-2013 |
20140062080 | HIGH-PRESSURE QUICK-DISCONNECT CONNECTOR WITH AUTOMATIC PRESSURE-BASED LOCKOUT CONTROL - According to one aspect, a quick disconnect connector is provided. The quick disconnect connector includes a first component and a second component which is matable with the first component. A releasing element is engageable with at least one of the first component and the second component to unmate the first component and the second component. A locking element is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking element, in the locked position, engages the releasing element to prevent the releasing element from unmating the first component and the second component. The locking element is movable from the unlocked position to the locked position by application of a locking force to the locking element. The locking force can be applied to the locking element by fluid being carried by the quick-disconnect connector. | 03-06-2014 |
20150076812 | PLUG-IN CONNECTION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR FLUIDIC LINES, FITTINGS OR ASSEMBLIES - A plug-in connection system for fluidic lines, fittings or assemblies, having a housing part and a plug part that can be plugged into a receiving opening of the housing part. A holding element on one of the coupling parts latches with a mating holding element on the other of the coupling parts. The holding element has a spreading surface that, by sliding relative to a corresponding surface of the plug part causes a spreading movement of the holding element, transversely with respect to an axis during installation. In order to improve the plug-in behavior during installation, a spreading contour of the spreading surface engages a mating contour in such a way that, while being plugged in, the spreading travel (Sw) of the holding element changes in a non-linear manner, depending on the status of installation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150130181 | SINGLE LOCK AND DOUBLE LOCK COUPLINGS HAVING A LOCKING RING WITH IDENTIFYING INDICIA AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY - Couplings for use with mating couplings with locking rings are disclosed. A stem coupling may have a coupling head configured to attach with a head portion of the mating coupling, a stem mated to the coupling head where the stem has a threaded portion on an outer surface, and a retractable locking sleeve positioned on a portion of the coupling head. The retractable locking sleeve may have a locked position and an unlocked position for preventing and permitting the coupling head to attach to or_detach from the mating coupling. The stem coupling includes a stem locking ring having a first position preventing axial movement of the locking sleeve and a second position permitting axial movement of the locking sleeve. The stem locking ring may also include at least one of a color and indicia to alert a user to a type of media for which the stem coupling is intended. | 05-14-2015 |
20150345684 | FLUID CONNECTOR WITH FULL INSERTION ASSURANCE CAP WITH SECONDARY LATCHES - A fluid connector assembly includes a connector body receiving a tubular member locked in place by a retainer clap carried on the connector body. An assurance cap mounted over the tubular member is movable to a forward most latched position on the connector body relative to the tubular member only when the tubular member is in the fully inserted, latched position in the connector body. The assurance cap body includes a plurality of alternating primary latch fingers and step fingers respectively engageable with a recess groove in the connector body and a raised surface on the tubular member. Secondary latches can include an inner support ring carried on the assurance cap body having an inner end engageable with a raised surface on the tubular member when the primary latched fingers are engaged with the recessed groove in the connector body. | 12-03-2015 |
285087000 | Pivoted | 18 |
20110278837 | LOCKWIRELESS ANTI-ROTATION FITTING - A lockwireless, anti-rotation fitting for attachment to connectors, including a sleeve, nut, spring, and retaining washer. The sleeve is slidably inserted within the nut and the spring is inserted on the sleeve, grips it, and locks the sleeve with the nut. The nut includes a plurality of serrations which engage a tab extending from the spring. The spring, which is semi-anchored to the nut, can only rotate inwardly or in the clockwise direction. The tab of the spring may only ratchet over the serrations when a predetermined counter-clockwise or loosening torque is applied to the nut. The serrations allow for rotation in the clockwise direction, while preventing counterclockwise rotation until a predetermined torque is reached in order to prevent self-loosening. The spring prevents accidental loosening due to vibration of components of the system to which the fitting is attached. | 11-17-2011 |
20140197628 | SAFETY CONNECTOR - A connector for use with a coupled first hose and second hose, the second hose including a hose fastener is provided including a connector body configured to mount to a first hose end. An arm extends generally perpendicularly from the connector body. A front side of the arm has a first end arranged at an angle to the arm. The first end of the arm is configured to engage a portion of the hose fastener. A back side of the arm has a biasing mechanism extending therefrom. The arm is pivotally mounted to the connector. | 07-17-2014 |
20140284917 | CONNECTING DEVICE, AND CONNECTOR COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a connecting device ( | 09-25-2014 |
20150338007 | QUICK CONNECT/DISCONNECT ADAPTOR SYSTEM - Various systems, methods, and apparatuses provided herein relate to quick connect and disconnect adaptor systems. The system includes a male member having a locking collar, a pin attached to the locking collar, and a locking mechanism; a female member selectively coupled to the male member, the female member having a locking device and a body defining a groove; wherein the locking collar of the male member at least partially surrounds the body of the female member when coupled to facilitate the groove receiving the pin and the locking mechanism to engage with the locking device. | 11-26-2015 |
20160039538 | HYDRANT COUPLER WITH ARTICULATING HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A hydrant coupler ( | 02-11-2016 |
285088000 | With manipulator | 13 |
20090008930 | Pipe Fitting - There is provided a pipe fitting in which loss of a sleeve is prevented, and the sealing performance of a joint portion is ensured while enhancing the workability at the time of connecting pipes. Also, a refrigerating apparatus and the like using the pipe fitting are provided. A sleeve ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090091125 | Fluid device connecting structure and fluid device unit - For simply and reliably coupling first and second fluid devices, a fluid device connecting structure is arranged to couple first and second connection parts of the first and second fluid devices by use a coupling member by placing a resin seal member in seal grooves formed in the connection parts. The first connection part includes a first mounting groove for attachment jig and a first fitting groove provided between the first mounting groove and an end face of the first connection part to receive the coupling member. The second connection part includes a second mounting groove for the jig and a second fitting groove provided between the second mounting groove and an end face of the second connection part to receive the coupling member. The coupling member includes a plurality of split members each including a first projecting portion held in contact with an end-face-side inside surface of the first fitting groove and a second projecting portion held in contact with an end-face-side inside surface of the second fitting groove, the first and second projecting portions being arranged at a predetermined distance. | 04-09-2009 |
20090243283 | System and Method for Closed, Drip-Free and Secure Transfer of Fluids - A connector for enclosed, drip-free, and safe transfer of fluids, comprising an opening and a closure means adapted to close the opening and to establish a tight joint with another connector for transferring fluid between the connectors, further comprising a tube section arranged inside the connector and adapted to be advanced through the opening and out of the connector. | 10-01-2009 |
20100072745 | HOSE COUPLING LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking clip for use with a hose coupling is provided that includes a first member and a second member that grasp and maintain a locking arm of a locking mechanism commonly used in conjunction with hose couplings. | 03-25-2010 |
20100176586 | Oil pipe connector - The present invention discloses an oil pipe connector including a connector cylinder (abbr. cylinder), and having an oil inlet at front and an oil outlet at rear end of the cylinder; a switch base with a pivot hole interconnected with the interior of the cylinder; a control device, including a connector cap which being a hollow conical shape, the front end having positioning shaft hole interconnected with the interior; a control mechanism including a connecting portion, a positioning shaft and a piston disc coupled together; the positioning shaft being disposed in a positioning shaft hole of the connector cap; a switch device, including a push rod which being a curved lever, a transmission shaft and a switch handle; an end of the push rod linking the control mechanism; the transmission shaft being pivotally coupled to the pivot hole of the switch base of the cylinder; the switch handle being coupled to the connecting shaft lever. | 07-15-2010 |
20100187807 | Leak-proof structure of oil pipe connector - A leak-proof structure of an oil pipe connector includes: a connector cylinder, being a hollow housing, and having an oil inlet at a front end, and an oil outlet at a rear end, and a switch base interconnected to a shaft hole in the connector cylinder; a control device, installed in the connector cylinder; a switch device, having a transmission shaft, inserted into the shaft hole and linked with the control device, and a switch handle coupled to the top of the transmission shaft; a leak-proof device, having a bearing slot below the shaft hole, and a first leak-proof slot, a circular latch slot and a second leak-proof slot above the leak-proof device, and a bearing being disposed below the bearing slot, and a first O-ring, and a latch ring, a second O-ring for achieving a leak-proof effect. | 07-29-2010 |
20110163533 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUBING CONNECTOR - A retainer clenches on tubing to secure a fitting and form a compression seal and connection therebetween. The retainer has first and second portions joined by a hinge and is movable from an open position to a closed position. The closed position defines an aperture in which the tubing and fitting are clenched. The retainer has a small aspect ratio with respect to the diameter and axial width of the retainer. A rib circumscribes and extends radially into the aperture to place a pre-load on the tubing to intensify a compression force of the retainer. | 07-07-2011 |
20120043753 | TUBULAR CONNECTION STRUCTURE - A tubular connection structure comprises: a tubular connection body, having a tubular room, each of the two sides of which has an open slot, the two sides of the open slot being respectively extended to form two pivotal bases, the bottom of the tubular connection body being extended to form a fastening base; a clasp lever, being pivotally connected to the two pivotal bases of the tubular connection body, the one end being a pressing portion, the other end being a stirring portion that has a stirring lever accommodating base; a stirring lever, being accommodated in the stirring lever accommodating base, the top of the stirring lever being a stop convex portion that is to fasten the fastening base; a reset component, the one end of the reset component being urged to the stirring lever, the other end being urged to the clasp lever, so that a flexible resistant force is between the stirring lever and the clasp lever; and a fixing member, which makes the pivotal connection of the clasp lever and the two pivotal bases and the pivotal connection of the stirring lever and the stirring lever accommodating base. | 02-23-2012 |
20120169041 | FITTINGS CONNECTABLE TO END PORTIONS OF PIPES AND RELATED METHODS - A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes a housing configured for receiving at least part of the end portion of the pipe into the housing, and an insert member disposed at least partly within the housing. The insert member is configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe when at least part of the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing. A retention member is movable relative to the housing for selectively connecting the fitting to the end portion of the pipe. The retention member is movable to press at least part of the end portion of the pipe radially against at least part of the insert member to help secure the fitting to the end portion of the pipe when the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing. | 07-05-2012 |
20120326436 | PLUG-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR MEDIA LINES - The present invention relates to a plug connector for media lines. The plug connector includes a plug part having a plug shaft, which can be inserted into a receiving part and is releasably locked therein. The plug part has at least two spring elastic latching arms that extend in the insertion direction. The latching arms have radially inwardly projecting catch cams at their free ends for engaging behind a latching step of the receiving part. The latching arms can be spread radially by a release element to release the plug part. The latching arms are radially spread by displacing the release element. The release element has axially extending release arms, which extend to the area of the catch cams, located radially between the latching arms and the plug shaft. The actuating sections are arranged in such a way for spreading the latching arms to release the catch cams. | 12-27-2012 |
20130093180 | DETACHABLE PLUG CONNECTION - A detachable plug connection having a connecting element connected to a sleeve-like receiving part, the interior of which receives a tubular plug-in part which carries an outer circumferential retaining rib, and having a securing element formed of hard-elastic material and has inwardly directed retaining edges, which spring out elastically, for engaging behind the retaining rib after insertion of the plug-in part, the retaining edges being connected together via resilient webs which converge in a V shape, and spring out by application of pressure to the converged web end regions of the resilient webs, such that the retaining edges disengage from the retaining rib. The connecting element and the securing element are connected integrally together to form a molding produced from hard-elastic material, and the connecting element and the securing element are connected together via deflectable resilient bars, in the extension of which at least one retaining edge is provided. | 04-18-2013 |
20130181437 | COUPLING ELEMENT AND UNLOCKING ELEMENT FOR THE COUPLING ELEMENT - Coupling element for a fluid line, an unlocking element, and a method of engaging and/or disengaging the coupling element with an insertion element. The coupling element includes a housing having a receptacle region structured and arranged to receive an insertion element, and a snap-in locking device in the receptacle region that is structured and arranged for a locking connection with the insertion element. The snap-in locking device includes at least one locking element having an unlocking lever and an unlocking element is movable between a first position, in which the unlocking element interacts with the unlocking lever, and a second position, in which the unlocking element releases the unlocking lever. | 07-18-2013 |
20140210203 | Fluid Couplling Assembly with Integral Plug Retainer - A socket assembly includes a socket body, a plug retainer and a socket sleeve. The socket body defines a bore that extends through the socket body and at least one retention opening that extends into the bore. The plug retainer is operably associated with the socket body. The plug retainer includes a retainer. The plug retainer pivots between an engaged position, in which a portion of the retainer is disposed in the bore of the socket body, and a disengaged position, in which the bore is free of the portion of the retainer. The socket sleeve is disposed about the socket body and is adapted for selective axial movement between a first position and a second position. The socket sleeve actuates the plug retainer to the engaged position in the first position and the disengaged position in the second position. | 07-31-2014 |