公开(公告)号：US20110140415A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12639687

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: William T. Flynn ,  Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： William T. Flynn ,  Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L39/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/06 ,  Y10T24/1418 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A clamping system and method for use in a fluid coupling assembly may include redundant locking features for connecting adjacent ends of fluid conduits such as aircraft fuel lines. The exemplary clamping system may make use of two draw latch mechanisms that each separately apply a spring loaded clamping force to a flex band assembly through corresponding draw springs which oppose one another. Thus, either latch mechanism may provide a draw latch function by providing a clamping force to the flex band assembly, which in turn holds the end flanges of the fluid conduits together, thereby providing a sealing connection to facilitate the transfer of a fluid there between. Using two opposed draw latch mechanisms provides for redundant clamping forces such that the failure of one of the mechanisms does not result in an inadvertent disconnection of the fluid conduits one from the other.

Abstract translation: 用于流体联接组件的夹紧系统和方法可以包括用于连接诸如飞行器燃料管线的流体导管的相邻端部的冗余锁定特征。 示例性夹紧系统可以利用两个牵引闩锁机构，每个牵引闩锁机构各自通过相对的彼此相对的拉伸弹簧将弹簧加载的夹紧力施加到柔性带组件。 因此，任一闩锁机构可以通过向柔性带组件提供夹紧力来提供牵引闩锁功能，弹性带组件又将流体导管的端部凸缘保持在一起，从而提供密封连接以便于其间的流体传递。 使用两个相对的拉出闩锁机构提供冗余的夹紧力，使得其中一个机构的故障不会导致流体导管与另一个不经意的断开。

公开(公告)号：US20080012333A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11681624

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/003 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: The present application is directed to a keyed coupling assembly and kit for use with a coupling having a pair of connectable coupling members. The keyed coupling assembly includes a keyed member associated with each coupling member to permit the coupling members to mate with each other when the keyed members match, yet prevent the unwanted mating of the coupling members with each other when the keyed members do not match. The keyed coupling assembly is capable of ensuring that a fluid connection can only be made between matching keyed components, thereby ensuring that the characteristics of the fluid (e.g., type of fluid, fluid pressure, and/or fluid direction) delivered from one coupling member to the other is proper.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于具有一对可连接联接构件的联接器的键联接组件和套件。 键合联接组件包括与每个联接构件相关联的键构件，以便当键构件匹配时允许联接构件彼此配合，但是当键构件不匹配时，防止联接构件彼此不期望的配合。 键合联接组件能够确保只能在匹配的关键部件之间进行流体连接，从而确保从一个联接部件输送的流体的特性（例如，流体的类型，流体压力和/或流体方向） 到另一个是正确的。

公开(公告)号：US09291292B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US11681624

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L23/00 ,  F16L21/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/003 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: A keyed coupling assembly and kit for use with a coupling having a pair of connectable coupling members. The keyed coupling assembly includes a keyed member associated with each coupling member to permit the coupling members to mate with each other when the keyed members match, yet prevent the unwanted mating of the coupling members with each other when the keyed members do not match. The keyed coupling assembly is capable of ensuring that a fluid connection can only be made between matching keyed components, thereby ensuring that the characteristics of the fluid (e.g., type of fluid, fluid pressure, and/or fluid direction) delivered from one coupling member to the other is proper.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有一对可连接联接构件的联接器的键合联接组件和套件。 键合联接组件包括与每个联接构件相关联的键构件，以便当键构件匹配时允许联接构件彼此配合，但是当键构件不匹配时，防止联接构件彼此不期望的配合。 键合联接组件能够确保只能在匹配的关键部件之间进行流体连接，从而确保从一个联接部件输送的流体的特性（例如，流体的类型，流体压力和/或流体方向） 到另一个是正确的。

公开(公告)号：US08356390B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12639687

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: William T. Flynn ,  Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： William T. Flynn ,  Jason C. Gauss

IPC: A44B17/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/06 ,  Y10T24/1418 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A clamping system for use in a fluid coupling assembly may include redundant locking features for connecting adjacent ends of fluid conduits such as aircraft fuel lines. The exemplary clamping system may make use of two draw latch mechanisms that each separately apply a spring loaded clamping force to a flex band assembly through corresponding draw springs which oppose one another. Thus, either latch mechanism may provide a draw latch function by providing a clamping force to the flex band assembly, which in turn holds the end flanges of the fluid conduits together, thereby providing a sealing connection to facilitate the transfer of a fluid there between. Using two opposed draw latch mechanisms provides for redundant clamping forces such that the failure of one of the mechanisms does not result in an inadvertent disconnection of the fluid conduits one from the other.

Abstract translation: 用于流体联接组件的夹紧系统可以包括用于连接诸如飞机燃料管线的流体管道的相邻端部的冗余锁定特征。 示例性夹紧系统可以利用两个牵引闩锁机构，每个牵引闩锁机构各自通过相对的彼此相对的拉伸弹簧将弹簧加载的夹紧力施加到柔性带组件。 因此，任一闩锁机构可以通过向柔性带组件提供夹紧力来提供牵引闩锁功能，弹性带组件又将流体导管的端部凸缘保持在一起，从而提供密封连接以便于其间的流体传递。 使用两个相对的拉出闩锁机构提供冗余的夹紧力，使得其中一个机构的故障不会导致流体导管与另一个不经意的断开。

公开(公告)号：US09568134B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14237279

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L27/00 ,  F16L27/12

CPC classification number: F16L27/12 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A fluid conveyance system connector includes a body and a tube positioned within the body through which a conveyed fluid flows. A moveable adapter is received in a first space between the body and the tube. The moveable adapter sealingly cooperates with the body and tube to define outer and inner variable volume chambers. The inner chamber communicates with one of an external environment or the conveyed fluid through a first port and the outer chamber communicates with the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment through a second port such that the pressure in the inner chamber is the pressure exhibited by the external environment or the conveyed fluid and the pressure in the outer chamber is the pressure of the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment. A differential pressure comprising a difference between the pressure of the conveyed fluid and the pressure exhibited by the external environment applies an inwardly or outwardly directed force to the moveable adapter.

Abstract translation: 流体输送系统连接器包括主体和位于主体内的管，输送的流体通过该管流动。 可移动适配器容纳在主体和管之间的第一空间中。 可移动适配器与主体和管密封地配合以限定外部和内部可变容积室。 内室通过第一端口与外部环境中的一个或输送的流体连通，并且外室通过第二端口与输送的流体或外部环境中的另一个连通，使得内室中的压力为压力 通过外部环境或输送的流体，并且外部室中的压力是输送的流体或外部环境中的另一个的压力。 包括所输送流体的压力与外部环境所显示的压力之间的差异的差压向可移动适配器施加向内或向外定向的力。

公开(公告)号：US20140361532A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14237279

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: Jason C. Gauss

Inventor： Jason C. Gauss

IPC: F16L27/12

CPC classification number: F16L27/12 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A fluid conveyance system connector includes a body and a tube positioned within the body through which a conveyed fluid flows. A moveable adapter is received in a first space between the body and the tube. The moveable adapter sealingly cooperates with the body and tube to define outer and inner variable volume chambers. The inner chamber communicates with one of an external environment or the conveyed fluid through a first port and the outer chamber communicates with the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment through a second port such that the pressure in the inner chamber is the pressure exhibited by the external environment or the conveyed fluid and the pressure in the outer chamber is the pressure of the other of the conveyed fluid or the external environment. A differential pressure comprising a difference between the pressure of the conveyed fluid and the pressure exhibited by the external environment applies an inwardly or outwardly directed force to the moveable adapter.

Abstract translation: 流体输送系统连接器包括主体和位于主体内的管，输送的流体通过该管流动。 可移动适配器容纳在主体和管之间的第一空间中。 可移动适配器与主体和管密封地配合以限定外部和内部可变容积室。 内室通过第一端口与外部环境中的一个或输送的流体连通，并且外室通过第二端口与输送的流体或外部环境中的另一个连通，使得内室中的压力为压力 通过外部环境或输送的流体，并且外部室中的压力是输送的流体或外部环境中的另一个的压力。 包括所输送流体的压力与外部环境所显示的压力之间的差异的差压向可移动适配器施加向内或向外定向的力。