公开(公告)号：US5324082A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US956154

申请日：1992-10-05

Applicant: James McNaughton ,  Angelo Pacitto ,  Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： James McNaughton ,  Angelo Pacitto ,  Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L37/08 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: Two unique quick connect fluid coupling embodiments have a tube inner end which does not contact a seal if the tube is not fully connected. Preferably, a retainer retains the tube within the bore. The retainer is of the avalanche type such that a high force is required to insert the tube, and once this high force is overcome the momentum of the tube carries it to its fully inserted position. No seal is formed between the tube and seals within the housing unless the tube has moved beyond the avalanche point where the high force begins. Once the tube has moved beyond that point, it will be fully connected. The invention ensures that there would be no seal between a tube and a housing unless the tube is fully connected.

Abstract translation: 两个独特的快速连接流体耦合实施例具有管内端，如果管未完全连接，管内端不接触密封。 优选地，保持器将管保持在孔内。 保持器是雪崩式的，使得需要大的力来插入管，并且一旦克服了这个大的力，管的动量将其运送到其完全插入的位置。 在外壳之间的管和密封件之间不形成密封，除非管已经移动超过高力开始的雪崩点。 一旦管已经超出了这一点，它将被完全连接。 本发明确保在管和壳体之间不存在密封，除非管完全连接。

公开(公告)号：US5261709A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-16

申请号：US997659

申请日：1992-12-29

Applicant: James McNaughton ,  Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： James McNaughton ,  Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L33/30 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L33/18

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L33/30 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A connector assembly has a metallic female housing socket. The female housing socket has a pair of flanges substantially perpendicular to the axis of the socket to retain sealing rings and a conduit retainer within the socket. The socket also has one or more barb corners on its stem to enhance retention of a conduit onto the stem.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件具有金属阴壳体插座。 母壳体插座具有一对基本上垂直于插座的轴线的凸缘，以将密封环和导管保持器保持在插座内。 插座在其杆上还具有一个或多个倒钩角，以增强管道到杆上的保持力。

公开(公告)号：US4925217A

公开(公告)日：1990-05-15

申请号：US261684

申请日：1988-10-24

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L37/098

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A conduit assembly has a visual inspection device. The visual inspection device is positioned within a connector housing. The device enables inspection of the connector to determine if proper connection between the housing and conduit has been achieved. The inspection device includes an annular member which, when in a vaulted position, exposes flags to indicate one position of the annular member to a substantially flat position concealing the flags to indicate a second position of the annular member.

Abstract translation: 导管组件具有目视检查装置。 视觉检查装置位于连接器壳体内。 该装置能够检查连接器以确定是否已经实现了壳体和导管之间的适当连接。 检查装置包括环形构件，当处于拱形位置时，露出标记以将环形构件的一个位置指示到基本上平坦的位置，隐藏标志以指示环形构件的第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US06497433B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-24

申请号：US09372168

申请日：1999-08-20

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L5500

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  F16L2201/80 ,  Y10T29/49428 ,  Y10T29/49876

Abstract: A coupling assembly comprising a female connector body, a male member, a retainer and a dust barrier with integral secondary latch. The female connector body defines a bore extending axially inwardly into the body from an entrance. A radial face is defined in the bore axially inwardly of the entrance. The male member is received within the bore and having a radially enlarged annular upset. The retainer has at least two locking beams extending between the upset and the radial face to retain the male member in the bore. The locking beams define a slot between said locking beams. The dust barrier with integral secondary latch is slidably mounted on the male member axially outward of the retainer. The dust barrier has a skirt surrounding the entrance. The dust barrier further has at least one leg extending axially inward into the bore engaging the radial face to secure the dust barrier to the female connector body. The leg fits within the slot between the locking beams so as to prevent inadvertent radially inward movement of the locking beams.

Abstract translation: 一种联接组件，包括阴连接器主体，阳构件，保持器和具有整体辅助闩锁的防尘罩。 阴连接器主体限定从入口轴向向内延伸进入本体的孔。 径向面限定在入口轴向内部的孔中。 阳构件容纳在孔内并且具有径向扩大的环形凹陷。 保持器具有至少两个在镦粗部和径向面之间延伸的锁定梁，以将阳部件保持在孔中。 锁定梁在所述锁定梁之间限定一个槽。 具有一体的辅助闩锁的防尘罩可滑动地安装在保持器轴向向外的阳构件上。 防尘屏障有一个围绕入口的裙子。 防尘屏障进一步具有至少一个沿轴向向内延伸进入径向面的孔的腿，以将防尘板固定到阴连接器本体上。 该腿部装配在锁定梁之间的狭槽内，以防止锁定梁的无意的径向向内移动。

公开(公告)号：US06179341B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US08673574

申请日：1996-07-01

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham ,  Stephen H. Gunderson

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham ,  Stephen H. Gunderson

IPC: F16L5500

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprises a hollow connector body and a male tube received and secured in the connector body. The male tube has a radially enlarged upset. A retainer is disposed in the connector body and has an inner base ring through which the male tube extends. The retainer also has compressive members which abut a shoulder formed in the connector body to secure the retainer in the connector body. The compressive members extend towards the base ring and terminate before reaching the base ring to define a space between the compressive members and the base ring. The upset is captured in this space thereby securing the male tube in the connector body. A chamfer is formed in the base ring to provide tolerance for a wider band of male tube dimensions.

Abstract translation: 快速连接器联接器包括中空连接器主体和接收并固定在连接器主体中的公管。 公管具有径向放大的凹陷。 保持器设置在连接器主体中，并且具有内基座环，阳管延伸穿过该内基座环。 保持器还具有邻接形成在连接器主体中的肩部的压缩构件，以将保持器固定在连接器主体中。 压缩构件朝着基座环延伸并在到达基座环之前终止以在压缩构件和基座之间限定空间。 在该空间中捕获镦粗，从而将阳管固定在连接器主体中。 在基座环中形成倒角以提供更宽的公管管尺寸的公差。

公开(公告)号：US5593188A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US581007

申请日：1996-01-03

Applicant: James McNaughton ,  Walfred J. Liimatta ,  Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： James McNaughton ,  Walfred J. Liimatta ,  Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L37/12 ,  F16L1/00 ,  F16L21/08 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L37/00 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L55/115 ,  F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L1/00 ,  F16L33/2075 ,  F16L37/008 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L55/115 ,  F16L2201/80 ,  Y10S285/901

Abstract: A quick connector for forming a joint in a fluid line consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member. A sleeve surrounds and is secured on the male member in close fitting relation with the male member and with the female connector body. A retainer extends between the sleeve and a radial face formed in the connector body to secure the male member in the connector body. A secondary retainer provides enhanced retention capability. An optional plug may be positioned in the bore entrance to prevent introduction of external contaminants.

Abstract translation: 用于在流体管线中形成接头的快速连接器包括具有接收阳构件的孔的阴连接器本体。 套筒围绕并且与阳构件和阴连接器主体紧密配合地固定在阳构件上。 保持器在套筒和形成在连接器主体中的径向面之间延伸，以将阳构件固定在连接器主体中。 辅助保持器提供增强的保留能力。 可选的插头可以放置在孔入口中，以防止引入外部污染物。

公开(公告)号：US5486025A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-23

申请号：US314892

申请日：1994-09-29

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L37/12 ,  F16L37/092 ,  F16L39/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  Y10S285/906 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A stuffer pin assembly for carrying and loading internal components of a female connector body of a quick connector coupling. The assembly includes a cylindrical carrier body extending between a first end and a second end. A radial shoulder spaced from the first end is formed in the body. A cylindrical wall extends between the radial shoulder and the second end. A groove is formed in the cylindrical wall. At least one seal is secured on the carrier body within the groove. A spacer is secured on the carrier body between the groove and the radial shoulder. A retainer is secured on the carrier body and includes an annular ring surrounding the carrier body between the spacer and the radial shoulder. A plurality of legs extend away from the ring and toward the first end of the carrier body. A male member insertable into a loaded connector body includes an annular ferrule secured on a tube around one or more upsets. The ferrule is postioned between the legs and ring of the retainer to secure the male member in the connector body.

Abstract translation: 用于承载和加载快速连接器联接器的阴连接器主体的内部部件的填充销组件。 组件包括在第一端和第二端之间延伸的圆柱形载体主体。 与主体间隔开的径向肩部形成在体内。 圆柱形壁在径向肩部和第二端之间延伸。 在圆筒壁上形成有凹槽。 至少一个密封件固定在槽内的载体主体上。 间隔件被固定在载体主体之间的凹槽和径向肩部之间。 保持器固定在承载体上，并且包括在间隔件和径向肩部之间围绕承载体的环形环。 多个腿部延伸离开环并且朝向承载体的第一端部延伸。 可插入加载的连接器主体中的阳构件包括围绕一个或多个凹陷固定在管上的环形套圈。 套圈位于保持器的腿和环之间，以将阳构件固定在连接器主体中。

公开(公告)号：US5429395A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-04

申请号：US246749

申请日：1994-05-20

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L37/084 ,  F16L55/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/0847

Abstract: A quick connector coupling for forming a joint in a fluid line system consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member formed at an end of a tube. A sleeve is secured on the male member and fits closely within the bore. A retainer arrangement is mounted on the male member axially outwardly of the sleeve. The retainer arrangement has a base that surrounds the male member axially outwardly of the bore entrance, and legs which extend away from the base and into the connector body. The legs have engagement means for engaging the connector body abutment surface to secure the retainer arrangment to the connector body, and for engaging the sleeve to retain the sleeve and male member in the bore.

Abstract translation: 用于在流体管线系统中形成接头的快速连接器联接件包括：阴连接器本体，其具有容纳形成在管的端部的阳构件的孔。 套筒固定在阳构件上并且紧密地配合在孔内。 保持器布置在轴向向外安装在套筒上。 保持器装置具有一个基部，该基部围绕孔构件的孔入口轴向向外包围阳构件，以及支脚，其远离基座延伸到连接器本体中。 腿具有接合装置，用于接合连接器本体邻接表面以将保持器布置固定到连接器本体上，并且用于接合套筒以将套筒和阳构件保持在孔中。

公开(公告)号：US5368275A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-29

申请号：US91863

申请日：1993-07-15

Applicant: Mark G. Ketcham ,  James McNaughton ,  Robert J. Zielinski

Inventor： Mark G. Ketcham ,  James McNaughton ,  Robert J. Zielinski

IPC: B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/02 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/407 ,  F16L37/00

CPC classification number: B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/02 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/407 ,  B01D2201/34 ,  B01D2201/4084

Abstract: An adapter is insertable into an existing fluid line system at a quick connector coupling joint. The adapter has a male section, which is configured to connect to the female connector body of the quick connector coupling, and a female section, which is configured to receive the male member of the existing quick connector coupling. A middle section disposed between the male and female members houses functional elements desired to be added to the fluid line. One such element is a check valve which allows flow in only one direction through the fluid line.

Abstract translation: 适配器可以在快速连接器联接接头处插入到现有的流体管线系统中。 适配器具有阳性部分，其构造成连接到快速连接器联接器的阴连接器主体，以及阴部分，其构造成接收现有快速连接器联接器的阳部件。 布置在阳构件和阴构件之间的中间部分容纳期望添加到流体管线的功能元件。 一个这样的元件是允许仅在一个方向上流过流体管线的止回阀。

公开(公告)号：US5350203A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-27

申请号：US757393

申请日：1991-09-10

Applicant: James McNaughton ,  Walfred J. Liimatta ,  Mark G. Ketcham

Inventor： James McNaughton ,  Walfred J. Liimatta ,  Mark G. Ketcham

IPC: F16L21/08 ,  F16L33/207 ,  F16L37/00 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L55/115 ,  F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L33/2075 ,  F16L37/008 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  F16L55/115 ,  F16L2201/80

Abstract: A unique fluid connector is disclosed that quickly connects a tube within a housing bore, while providing a strong, fluid tight seal. The tube has axially spaced radially greater diameter upset portions with a sleeve and a locking member trapped between the upset portions. The locking member includes resilient arms which secure the locking member within the housing bore. The sleeve has a notch at an inner axial end which abuts the inner upset portion to retain the tube within the bore. An O-ring is positioned axially inwardly of the upset portion. The sleeve and the inner upset portion both abut the O-ring to provide a fluid tight seal between the tube and the housing. In a unique method, a tube unit is assembled by forming the outer upset portion on the tube. The locking member and sleeve are then moved onto the tube. The inner upset portion is then formed on the tube to secure the locking member and the sleeve on the tube. An O-ring retaining portion is then formed on the tube, and the O-ring is positioned onto the tube. The assembled tube unit is then inserted into the housing bore.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种独特的流体连接器，其快速地将管连接在壳体孔内，同时提供强的流体密封。 管具有轴向间隔开的径向较大直径的镦锻部分，其中套管和锁定构件被困在镦锻部分之间。 锁定构件包括将锁定构件固定在壳体孔内的弹性臂。 套筒在内轴向端具有凹口，该凹口邻接内部镦锻部分以将管保持在孔内。 O形圈位于镦粗部分的轴向内侧。 套管和内部镦锻部分都邻接O形环以在管和壳体之间提供流体密封。 在独特的方法中，通过在管上形成外部镦锻部分来组装管单元。 然后将锁定构件和套筒移动到管上。 然后将内部镦粗部分形成在管上以将锁定构件和套筒固定在管上。 然后在管上形成O形环保持部，并且将O形环定位在管上。 然后将组装的管单元插入到壳体孔中。