公开(公告)号：US07390025B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11087358

申请日：2005-03-23

Applicant: Richard M. Pepe ,  Jim Kerin

Inventor： Richard M. Pepe ,  Jim Kerin

IPC: F16L37/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/144 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprising a female connector body, a tubular male member, a primary retainer and a secondary latch/verifier. The female connector body has a through bore and transverse slots open to the bore. The male tubular member with an annular upset extends into the through bore. The primary retainer is disposed within the slots and releasably connects the male member to the connector body. The secondary latch/verifier is disposed in the slots and is releasably coupled to the connector body and moveable between latched position in which it precludes release of the primary retainer and an unlatched position. In one form, the secondary latch includes a retainer beam arranged to move the secondary latch to its unlatched position on insertion of the male member. In another form the secondary latch/verifier includes externally positioned verifier and additional latch to releasably retain the male member.

Abstract translation: 一种快速连接器联接器，包括阴连接器主体，管状阳构件，主保持器和辅助闩锁/验证器。 阴连接器本体具有通孔和横向开口的孔。 具有环形隆起的凸形管状构件延伸到通孔中。 主保持器设置在槽内并且将阳构件可释放地连接到连接器主体。 辅助闩锁/检验器设置在槽中并且可释放地联接到连接器主体并且可在锁定位置之间移动，其中防止主保持器的释放和解锁位置。 在一种形式中，辅助闩锁包括保持器梁，该保持器梁布置成在插入阳构件时将辅助闩锁移动到其解锁位置。 在另一种形式中，辅助闩锁/检验器包括外部定位的检验器和附加闩锁，以可释放地保持阳构件。

公开(公告)号：US20070236012A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11528084

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe ,  Robert A. Koshay

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe ,  Robert A. Koshay

IPC: F16L37/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/144 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body having a retainer housing and a separate stem. The retainer housing defines a through bore extending axially rearward from a male member reception end. The retainer housing includes a generally cylindrical spacer portion. The stem defines a through bore extending axially rearward from a housing reception end. The stem includes a spacer housing portion overlying the spacer portion of the retainer housing. The spacer housing portion is crimped or roll grooved radially inward to secure the stem to the retainer housing.

Abstract translation: 一种快速连接器联接器，包括具有保持器壳体和独立杆的连接器主体。 保持器壳体限定从阳构件接收端轴向向后延伸的通孔。 保持器壳体包括大致圆柱形的间隔部分。 杆限定了从壳体接收端轴向向后延伸的通孔。 杆包括覆盖保持器壳体的间隔部分的间隔件壳体部分。 间隔件收纳部分被径向向内压接或滚动槽，以将柄固定到保持器壳体上。

公开(公告)号：US08282139B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12396129

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Stephen Gunderson ,  Richard M. Pepe

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Stephen Gunderson ,  Richard M. Pepe

IPC: F16L33/18

CPC classification number: F16L37/144 ,  F16L37/088

Abstract: A quick connector coupling for a fluid line includes a female connector body defining a through bore, a tubular male member with a raised annular upset, and a retainer demountably coupled to the connector body. A seal assembly provides a fluid tight seal between the tube and body bore. A separate outer spacer is secured to the body to receive axial load of the seal assembly. The body defines spaced arcuate locking ledges having axially inward facing radial locking surfaces. The outer spacer is a continuous annular element includes an integral radial ring defining an annular axially outward facing radial abutment surface in radial abutting relation to the locking surfaces of said body ledges.

Abstract translation: 用于流体管线的快速连接器联接件包括限定通孔的阴连接器主体，具有凸起的环形凹部的管状凸形构件和可拆卸地联接到连接器主体的保持器。 密封组件在管和主体孔之间提供流体密封。 单独的外部间隔件固定到主体以接收密封组件的轴向载荷。 主体限定具有轴向向内的径向锁定表面的间隔开的弓形锁定凸缘。 外部间隔件是连续的环形元件，其包括整体的径向环，其限定了与所述主体凸缘的锁定表面径向邻接的环形轴向向外的径向邻接表面。

公开(公告)号：US07731245B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11544702

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe

IPC: F16L33/16

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  B29C65/0672 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29C65/58 ,  B29C65/72 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/5221 ,  B29C66/52291 ,  B29C66/52292 ,  B29C66/52297 ,  B29C66/52298 ,  B29C66/5344 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/612 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2995/0016 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body, a primary retainer, a secondary retainer and a male member having a radially enlarged upset. The connector body includes a stem and a separate cap permanently secured to the stem. The stem defines an axially extending through bore and includes an annular rib located radially outward of the bore. The cap defines an annular groove located radially outward of the bore. The annular rib of the stem is positioned in the annular groove of the cap. The cap is spin welded to the stem to permanently secure the cap to the stem. The connector body further defines two annular abutment surfaces. The primary retainer and the secondary retainer are located axially in between the two annular abutment surfaces of the connector body. The primary retainer has a ring and two primary retainer arm located axially forward of the ring. Each primary retainer arm is in abutting relationship with the upset. The secondary retainer has a ring and two secondary retainer arms located axially rearward of the ring. Each secondary retainer arm is located circumferentially in between two primary retainer arms and in abutting relationship with the upset.

Abstract translation: 一种快速连接器联接器，包括连接器主体，主保持器，副保持器和具有径向扩大凹部的凸形构件。 连接器本体包括一个杆和一个永久地固定在杆上的独立盖。 所述杆限定轴向延伸的通孔，并且包括位于所述孔的径向外侧的环形肋。 盖限定了位于孔径向外侧的环形槽。 杆的环形肋定位在盖的环形槽中。 盖子旋转焊接到杆上以将盖永久地固定到杆上。 连接器主体还限定两个环形邻接表面。 主保持器和次保持器轴向地定位在连接器主体的两个环形邻接表面之间。 主保持器具有位于环的轴向前方的环和两个主保持臂。 每个主保持臂与镦粗处于邻接关系。 二级保持器具有环和位于环的轴向后方的两个二级保持臂。 每个第二保持臂周向地定位在两个主保持器臂之间并且与镦粗的邻接关系中。

公开(公告)号：US07530604B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11748774

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Stephen H. Gunderson ,  Ray Brauckmiller

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Stephen H. Gunderson ,  Ray Brauckmiller

IPC: F16L33/00

CPC classification number: F16L33/207 ,  B60T17/04

Abstract: A non-serviceable coupling includes a body with a tube receiving end bore and a hose receiving end bore. The tube includes a radial upset with a seal and spacer supported on the tube. The outer cylindrical surface of the tube is press fit into the reduced diameter bore at the tube receiving end to connect the coupling to the tube. The coupling body is crimped to the tube and to the hose to secure the hose and tube to the coupling. The tube is axially restrained between the crimp and an annular wall in contact with the tube end. In another embodiment, a second seal, outward of the upset is employed to prevent entry of contaminants.

Abstract translation: 不可维护的联接器包括具有管接收端孔的主体和软管接收端孔。 该管包括径向镦粗，其具有支撑在管上的密封件和间隔件。 管的外圆柱形表面压配合到管接收端处的减小直径的孔中，以将联接器连接到管。 联接体被压接到管和软管上，以将软管和管固定到联接器上。 管被轴向限制在压接件和与管端接触的环形壁之间。 在另一个实施例中，使用第二密封件，以防止污染物的进入。

公开(公告)号：US07484774B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11411504

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe ,  Robert A. Koshay

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe ,  Robert A. Koshay

IPC: F16L37/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/144 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body, a tubular male member with an upset, a primary retainer and a separate redundant latch/verifier. The connector body defines a through bore and the male member extends into the bore. The primary retainer releasably secures the male member within the connector body. The redundant latch/verifier is releasably coupled to the connector body and movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. It includes spaced apart fingers with verifying tabs that permit movement to the latched position only after full insertion of the male member. The fingers have release tabs to manually spread the extension beams. In another form, the connector body includes locking pads extending radially inward. The legs of the primary retainer are located inward of the locking pads preventing the legs from moving to a released position if said male member is pulled in a direction to remove it from the connector body.

Abstract translation: 一种快速连接器联接器，包括连接器主体，具有镦粗的管状凸形构件，主保持器和单独的冗余闩锁/校验器。 连接器主体限定通孔，并且阳构件延伸到孔中。 主保持器将阳构件可释放地固定在连接器主体内。 冗余闩锁/检验器可释放地联接到连接器主体并且可以在解锁位置和锁定位置之间移动。 它包括间隔开的手指，其具有允许仅在完全插入阳构件之后才能移动到锁定位置的校验翼片。 手指具有释放卡舌以手动扩展延伸梁。 在另一种形式中，连接器主体包括径向向内延伸的锁定垫。 主保持器的腿位于锁定垫的内侧，如果所述阳构件沿着将其从连接器主体移除的方向被拉动，则阻止腿移动到释放位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080284164A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US11748774

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Stephen H. Gunderson ,  Ray Brauckmiller

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Stephen H. Gunderson ,  Ray Brauckmiller

IPC: F16L33/00

CPC classification number: F16L33/207 ,  B60T17/04

Abstract: A non-serviceable coupling includes a body with a tube receiving end bore and a hose receiving end bore. The tube includes a radial upset with a seal and spacer supported on the tube. The outer cylindrical surface of the tube is press fit into the reduced diameter bore at the tube receiving end to connect the coupling to the tube. The coupling body is crimped to the tube and to the hose to secure the hose and tube to the coupling. The tube is axially restrained between the crimp and an annular wall in contact with the tube end. In another embodiment, a second seal, outward of the upset is employed to prevent entry of contaminants.

Abstract translation: 不可维护的联接器包括具有管接收端孔的主体和软管接收端孔。 该管包括径向镦粗，其具有支撑在管上的密封件和间隔件。 管的外圆柱形表面压配合到管接收端处的减小直径的孔中，以将联接器连接到管。 联接体被压接到管和软管上，以将软管和管固定到联接器上。 管被轴向限制在压接件和与管端接触的环形壁之间。 在另一个实施例中，使用第二密封件，以防止污染物的进入。

公开(公告)号：US20080007053A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11411504

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Richard Pepe ,  Robert Koshay

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Richard Pepe ,  Robert Koshay

IPC: F16L37/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/144 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body, a tubular male member with an upset, a primary retainer and a separate redundant latch/verifier. The connector body defines a through bore and the male member extends into the bore. The primary retainer releasably secures the male member within the connector body. The redundant latch/verifier is releasably coupled to the connector body and movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. It includes spaced apart fingers with verifying tabs that permit movement to the latched position only after full insertion of the male member. The fingers have release tabs to manually spread the extension beams. In another form, the connector body includes locking pads extending radially inward. The legs of the primary retainer are located inward of the locking pads preventing the legs from moving to a released position if said male member is pulled in a direction to remove it from the connector body.

Abstract translation: 一种快速连接器联接器，包括连接器主体，具有镦粗的管状凸形构件，主保持器和单独的冗余闩锁/校验器。 连接器主体限定通孔，并且阳构件延伸到孔中。 主保持器将阳构件可释放地固定在连接器主体内。 冗余闩锁/检验器可释放地联接到连接器主体并且可以在解锁位置和锁定位置之间移动。 它包括间隔开的手指，其具有允许仅在完全插入阳构件之后才能移动到锁定位置的校验翼片。 手指具有释放卡舌以手动扩展延伸梁。 在另一种形式中，连接器主体包括径向向内延伸的锁定垫。 主保持器的腿位于锁定垫的内侧，如果所述阳构件沿着将其从连接器主体移除的方向被拉动，则阻止腿移动到释放位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060082150A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US11219384

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Stephen Gunderson

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Stephen Gunderson

IPC: F16L39/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L33/207

Abstract: A fitting or coupling to connect a rigid tube to a flexible hose. It has a through bore and includes a quick connector port at one end and a crimp collar at the other. In one form the coupling includes multiple quick connector ports.

公开(公告)号：US08240716B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12534418

申请日：2009-08-03

Applicant: Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe

Inventor： Jim Kerin ,  Richard M. Pepe

IPC: F16L35/00 ,  F16L37/14

CPC classification number: F16L37/144 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A quick connector coupling for use with a fluid line includes a connector body defining a through bore extending from a male reception end of the connector body. The connector body is adapted to operably receive a male member extending through the male reception end of the connector body into the bore. A retainer is releasably coupled to the connector body. The retainer is movable relative to the connector body from an unlatched position to the latched position only when the male member is fully inserted into the body. A separable indicia element is releasably engaged to the retainer and is removable from the retainer only when the retainer is in the latched position.

Abstract translation: 与流体管线一起使用的快速连接器联接件包括限定从连接器主体的阳接收端延伸的通孔的连接器主体。 连接器主体适于可操作地接收延伸穿过连接器主体的阳接收端的阳构件进入孔中。 保持器可释放地联接到连接器主体。 只有当阳构件完全插入体内时，保持器能够相对于连接器主体从解锁位置移动到锁定位置。 可分离的标记元件可释放地接合到保持器，并且仅当保持器处于锁定位置时才能从保持器移除。