Plumbing connection and disconnection system and method

    公开(公告)号:US06578876B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-17

    申请号:US10001277

    申请日:2001-12-04

    CPC classification number: F16L21/002 F16L15/00 F16L2201/10

    Abstract: An adapter and coupler assembly has two externally threaded adapters, one left-hand threaded and the other right-hand threaded, and an internally threaded coupler, one end left-hand threaded, the other end right-hand threaded. The coupler threadedly engages the two adapters simultaneously, tightening on both by rotating in one direction, providing a fluid-tight seal. Each adapter has the other end barbed for connection to hose. The coupler and the two adapters each have an external annular flange which is perforated to receive seizing wire or wire ties to prevent the components from unthreading. The coupler has a multi-sided barrel at its center, and the adapters have a multi-sided nut portion, to provide purchase by a wrench-type tool. Each component may also have a mark indicating the starting point of the thread, to facilitate engagement of the components. The assembly is especially useful in fluid-carrying systems of boats, recreational vehicles, and campers.

    Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings
    133.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06502323B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-07

    申请号:US09924030

    申请日:2001-08-07

    CPC classification number: F16L19/103 F16L19/00 F16L2201/10

    Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger tight position, and that is covered or visually imperceptible or otherwise has a predetermined relationship with the coupling nut when the fitting has been initially pulled-up. In a preferred form, the marking is realized as a precision groove or recess machined into a surface of the coupling body. The groove can be made more easily visually perceptible such as by roughening or knurling the surface, or coloring the surface, for example. The groove defines an edge at a precise position that corresponds to a predetermined axial displacement of the nut relative to the body for initial pull-up. The marking may also be formed with a precise dimension such as an axial length to provide a second edge that corresponds to a predetermined axial displacement of the nut relative to the body beyond initial pull-up for fitting assemblies that are remade.

    Connector assemblies suitable for attachment to bent tubular conduit
    134.
    发明申请
    Connector assemblies suitable for attachment to bent tubular conduit 有权
    连接器组件适用于连接到弯曲的管状导管

    公开(公告)号:US20020163183A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-07

    申请号:US10125560

    申请日:2002-04-19

    CPC classification number: F16L3/1226 F16L37/084 F16L2201/10

    Abstract: A connector assembly 8 may include a connector 10 having flow channel 11 defined therein. One end of the flow channel may engagingly receive a tubular conduit 1. A checker 30 may be coupled to the connector 10. The connection checker 30 may engagingly receive a bent portion 1b of the tubular conduit 1 and ensure a proper connecting condition between the connector 10 and the tubular conduit 1. The connection checker 30 also may prevent the connector 10 from rotating relative to the tubular conduit 1. A holder 20 may detachably and pivotally couple the connection checker 30 to the connector 10.

    Abstract translation: 连接器组件8可以包括其中限定有流动通道11的连接器10。 流动通道的一端可以接合地接纳管状管道1.检验器30可以联接到连接器10.连接检验器30可以啮合地接纳管状管道1的弯曲部分1b并确保连接器之间的适当连接状态 连接检查器30还可以防止连接器10相对于管状管道1旋转。保持器20可以将连接检查器30可拆卸地和可枢转地连接到连接器10。

    Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings
    135.
    发明申请
    Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings 有权
    用于管件的内在测量

    公开(公告)号:US20020148128A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-17

    申请号:US10095841

    申请日:2002-03-12

    Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger tight position, and that is covered or visually imperceptible or otherwise has a predetermined relationship with the coupling nut when the fitting has been initially pulled-up. In a preferred form, the marking is realized as a precision groove or recess machined into a surface of the coupling body. The groove can be made more easily visually perceptible such as by roughening or knurling the surface, or coloring the surface, for example. The groove defines an edge at a precise position that corresponds to a predetermined axial displacement of the nut relative to the body for initial pull-up. The marking may also be formed with a precise dimension such as an axial length to provide a second edge that corresponds to a predetermined axial displacement of the nut relative to the body beyond initial pull-up for fitting assemblies that are remade.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有联接螺母,联接体和至少一个套圈的套圈式管接头的固有测量装置,包括当联接器处于手指紧固位置时在视觉上可感知的联接体上的精确形成的标记, 并且当配件最初被拉起时,其被覆盖或视觉上不可察觉或者具有与联接螺母的预定关系。 在优选形式中,标记被实现为加工到联接体的表面中的精密凹槽或凹槽。 例如,可以使凹槽更容易地在视觉上可感知,例如通过使表面粗糙化或滚花,或使表面着色。 凹槽限定了在精确位置处的边缘,其对应于螺母相对于主体的初始上拉的预定轴向位移。 该标记还可以形成有诸如轴向长度的精确尺寸,以提供对应于螺母相对于身体的预定轴向位移的第二边缘,超过用于重新构造的装配组件的初始上拉。

    FLUID COUPLING PLUG
    136.
    发明申请
    FLUID COUPLING PLUG 有权
    流体接头插头

    公开(公告)号:US20020113431A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-22

    申请号:US09790339

    申请日:2001-02-21

    Abstract: A fluid coupling includes various features. One feature is a disconnect tool that may expand a lock ring from engagement with a lock shoulder to permit the male half and female half to be separated. Another feature is to utilize geometry and structure whereby a leak would occur to indicate the condition of wear within the coupling while the coupling halves remain mechanically coupled. A further feature is to provide connection verification structure to assure that a complete connection of the male and female halves has been made. A still further feature is to provide an anti-rotational sleeve which would selectively prevent and permit relative rotation between the male half and the female half.

    Abstract translation: 流体联轴器包括各种特征。 一个特征是断开工具,其可以使锁定环与锁定肩部的接合膨胀,以允许雄性半部和雌性半部分开。 另一个特征是利用几何形状和结构,由此发生泄漏以指示联接器内的磨损状况,同时联轴器半部保持机械联接。 另一个特征是提供连接验证结构,以确保已经进行了雄和半的完全连接。 另一个特征是提供一种防旋转套筒,其可选择性地防止并允许阳半部和阴半部之间的相对旋转。

    Torque confirmation fitting
    138.
    发明授权
    Torque confirmation fitting 失效
    扭矩确认配件

    公开(公告)号:US06409222B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-25

    申请号:US09590544

    申请日:2000-06-08

    CPC classification number: F16L19/0283 F16L47/04 F16L2201/10

    Abstract: The torque confirmation fitting is used for coupling one section of tubing to another and includes a fitting body, a fitting nut, and a torque confirmation portion. The fitting body has a nose section that supports an end of one of the sections of tubing. The torque confirmation portion has a collar portion and one or more prongs. The fitting nut is operably joinable to the fitting body and engageable with the torque confirmation portion. To operate, the non-supported end of the tubing is inserted through the torque confirmation portion and the fitting nut. The fitting nut is then joined to the fitting body and in doing so engages the torque confirmation portion. The continued joining of the fitting nut to the fitting body causes the prong of the torque confirmation portion to provide a visual indication that the fitting nut has been sufficiently, tightly joined to the fitting body.

    Abstract translation: 扭矩确认配件用于将一段管道连接到另一段,并且包括配件体,配合螺母和扭矩确认部分。 配件主体具有支撑管道中的一个部分的端部的鼻部。 转矩确认部分具有轴环部分和一个或多个插脚。 配合螺母可操作地连接到配件主体并与扭矩确认部分接合。 为了操作,管的非支撑端插入通过扭矩确认部分和配合螺母。 接头螺母然后与接头体接合,并且这样接合扭矩确认部分。 将配合螺母继续接合到配件体上,使得扭矩确认部分的尖头提供了装配螺母已经充分紧密地接合到配件体上的可视指示。

    Connector
    139.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20020058436A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-16

    申请号:US09874629

    申请日:2001-06-05

    Inventor: Toshikazu Saba

    Abstract: Connectors (33, 45, 52) are connected to each other when joints (15) that connect tubes (14) and pipes (20, 40) to each other are mounted thereon. The connectors (33, 45, 52) are disconnected from each other when the joints (15) are removed therefrom. A detection circuit (8) detects an electrical disconnection between terminals (70) and (33) in the connectors (52) and (33B), respectively and outputs an alarm signal to inform an operator that the joint (15) has not been installed on the tube (14) or the pipe (20, 40).

    Pipe fitting with improved fitting checker
    140.
    发明授权
    Pipe fitting with improved fitting checker 失效
    管道配件与改进的配件检查

    公开(公告)号:US06328344B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-11

    申请号:US09395170

    申请日:1999-09-14

    CPC classification number: F16L37/0985 F16L2201/10

    Abstract: A pipe fitting includes a slider disposed in an insertion hole of a main body so as to be axially moved and includes a pressed portion which a falling-off preventing flange of a pipe abuts so that the slider is pressed axially when the pipe is inserted into the insertion hole. A fitting checker includes a pair of spreading legs having respective claws, the fitting checker being detachably attached to the main body so that the legs hold the main body. The claws engage the body and the slider so that the fitting checker is not allowed to be detached from the body when the legs are closed. The legs are spread so as to release the claws from engagement with the body and the slider so that the fitting checker is allowed to be detached from the body. Releasing protrusions are formed to protrude from inside portions of the legs of the fitting checker, the releasing protrusions being pressed so that the legs are elastically deformed in respective opening directions. A pressing portion is formed on the slider so as to press the disengaging protrusions of the fitting checker to spread the legs of the latter when the pipe is inserted into the insertion hole to assume a normal fitting position so that the slider is displaced to a normal thrust position.

    Abstract translation: 管配件包括设置在主体的插入孔中以便轴向移动的滑块,并且包括一个压紧部分,该管道的防脱落凸缘抵接在该压紧部分上,使得滑动件在管插入时被轴向地按压 插孔。 配件检查器包括一对具有相应爪的扩展腿,该配件检查器可拆卸地附接到主体,使得腿保持主体。 爪接合主体和滑块,使得当腿部被关闭时,配件检查器不允许与身体分离。 腿伸展,以释放爪与主体和滑块接合,使得配件检查器被允许从身体脱离。 形成从配件检查器的腿的内部突出的释放突起,释放突起被按压,使得腿在各开口方向上弹性变形。 在滑块上形成按压部分,以便当管插入插入孔中时,将配件检查器的分离突起推压,使其伸展,使其滑动到正常状态 推力位置

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