Abstract:
A releasable, swivelable, quick connector assembly comprises a tubular male member, a tubular female member having an end portion configured to mate with the male member when inserted therewithin, and a retainer member including means for preselectively resisting assembly of said male member into said female member where said retainer is preassembled onto male member and where said retainer is preassembled into said female member.
Abstract:
A fluid conveying connector assembly comprises separable plug and receptacle connector members adapted for axial mating engagement, lock means for locking the connector members together in mated relation, and indicating means operable with the lock means for visually indicating that the members are fully mated, the indicating means in response to the plug moving thereagainst into the receptacle being constrained by the lock means for axial movement between an exposed first position and a hidden second position from view in the receptacle, the lock means being operable to lock the connector members together only when the indicating means have reached the second position. Release means operate on the lock means for releasing the connector members.
Abstract:
A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the housing bore.
Abstract:
A hose coupling for use with flexible hose comprises a biconical fitting which is inserted into a hose end and a frusto-conical locking sleeve located about the hose portion which grips the rearward conical section of the fitting. Sealing arrangements for specific embodiments of hose are disclosed.The double included angle of the conical portion of the sleeve and fitting, which engages the hose, is between one degree but less than ten degrees.
Abstract:
A fluid surge damper for damping fluid pressure surges in a fluid system. The damper including a housing and elastomeric element located therein which is protected from the deleterious effects of the fluid by a flexible membrane. The flexible membrane contains a subatmospheric pressure which draws the flexible membrane against the elastomeric element resulting in a partial compression of the elastomeric element. If the continuity of the flexible membrane is destroyed, the subatmospheric condition will equalize with ambient pressure conditions and the elastomeric element will expand to its original shape thereby providing a readily visual indication of a faulty unit. In addition, the flexible membrane may be sealed while containing a partial volume of liquid and the elastomeric material used may be liquid permeable, therein acting in combination to limit the physical deformation of the elastomeric material by defining a minimum volume to which the elastomeric material may be compressed. This feature provides a fluid surge damper which will not be damaged by fluid surges which might otherwise deform the elastomeric material beyond its elastic limit.
Abstract:
A fuel injection system for use with internal combustion engines has a module adapted to be remotely positioned away from the internal combustion engine within the engine compartment. The module includes a fuel inlet and return for moving fuel from a fuel source to the module. A second fuel return associated with the first fuel return is adapted to enable fuel to enter from the module to the fuel injectors of the internal combustion engine. The module further includes an electronic mechanism and harness for controlling and distributing fuel to and from the module and injectors.
Abstract:
A fluid surge damper for damping fluid pressure surges in a fluid system. The damper including a housing and elastomeric element located therein which is protected from the deleterious effects of the fluid by a flexible membrane. The flexible membrane contains a subatmospheric pressure which draws the flexible membrane against the elastomeric element resulting in a partial compression of the elastomeric element. If the continuity of the flexible membrane is destroyed, the subatmospheric condition will equalize with ambient pressure conditions and the elastomeric element will expand to its original shape thereby providing a readily visual indication of a faulty unit. In addition, the flexible membrane may be sealed while containing a partial volume of liquid and the elastomeric material used may be liquid permeable, therein acting in combination to limit the physical deformation of the elastomeric material by defining a minimum volume to which the elastomeric material may be compressed. This feature provides a fluid surge damper which will not be damaged by fluid surges which might otherwise deform the elastomeric material beyond its elastic limit.
Abstract:
A junction adapted to transport fluid between hot and cold bodies is disclosed. The bodies include an inlet or an outlet having a mechanism to attach the junction. The attachment mechanisms include a retaining portion and a sealing portion. The junction includes a sleeve having an overall cylindrical tubular shape with two ends. Inwardly projecting peripheral flanges are positioned on each of the sleeve ends. Seals, adapted to be received by the sealing portion of the attachment members seal the sleeve with the body inlet and outlet. The sleeve peripheral flanges are adapted to be mechanically received by the attachment retaining portions such that the flanges contact the retaining portions along a peripheral line to minimize the heat transfer from the sleeve between the two bodies.
Abstract:
A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits is disclosed as comprising a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, an elastomeric ring-like seal is disposed in the bore for providing a fluid tight seal between confronting portions of the conduit and the housing, an annular bushing is disposed in the bore for positioning the seal and for guiding the one end of the conduit into nesting relationship with the bore, and a retainer is detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore, the retainer having resilient deformable portions which are adapted to snap over the locking wall upon insertion of the conduit into the bousing bore. Also, a retainer element is disclosed as comprising a collar and at least one or more deflectable legs projecting from the collar. The legs are bent to form at least one or more integral means for securing the conduit in the retainer element and in the housing.
Abstract:
The fuel filling system includes double pipe fuel delivery and tank venting plumbing. Both fuel delivery pipe and tank venting pipe are flexible and communicate with the gas tank through normally closed check valves. An inlet housing defines a vent cut-off chamber which communicates with the tank venting pipe, and also includes an annular nozzle embracing seal for isolating the end of the gas pump nozzle from the vent cut-off chamber. The gas tank is thus fully sealed by the check valves during driving, so that fuel will not spill from the tank should the filling system plumbing become ruptured or should the vehicle become overturned as a result of a collision. Fuel is introduced into the tank under positive pressure provided by the filling station fuel pump. Under pumping pressure, the check valves open to permit the inflow of fuel and the outflow of air displaced from within the tank.