324results about "Pipe couplings" patented technology

The invention discloses a medical cleaning machine water inlet rapid butt joint device convenient to disinfect and maintain, and relates to the field of butt joint devices. According to the medical cleaning machine water inlet rapid butt joint device convenient to disinfect and maintain, the female head pipeline and the male head pipeline which can be separated are arranged, an electromagnet and a permanent magnet which are controlled by a controller are correspondingly arranged on the butt joint part base and the male head butt joint base, and detection feedback of a Hall sensor and a pressure sensor is combined; automation and intelligentization of the water inlet pipeline butt joint process are achieved, the device can automatically sense approaching of a male head and start magnetic force to guide adsorption, and preliminary alignment is completed; and according to the sealing pressing force fed back by the pressure sensor, the electromagnet is intelligently controlled to be switched to a strong magnetic force locking mode, so that on the premise that reliable connection sealing is ensured, rapid, accurate and force-controlled butt joint and separation are achieved, and the problems that a traditional mode is tedious in operation and poor in connection reliability are effectively solved.

A fluid connector includes a shell having a fluid channel, a valve member rotatably accommodated in the fluid channel and having a through hole, a control element connected to the valve member for controlling the valve member to rotate between a closed position and an open position, and an interlock system. The shell has an interface to abut a mating connector and an accommodating hole concavely formed from the interface. The interlock system includes two pins coaxially accommodated in the accommodating hole and a resilient system. The control element is operatively connected to the interlock system via a restricting member and an operating member.

A breakaway valve for a cryogenic fluid tank includes a tank-side valve and a nozzle-side valve. The tank-side valve is connected to and forms a first vacuum-insulation layer with a first jacketed hose. The first jacket support includes first bellows configured to reduce heat transfer with the first vacuum-insulation layer and one or more first bellow supports that include first teeth inserted between and engaging the first bellows to provide structural support to the first bellows. The nozzle-side valve is connected to and forms a second vacuum-insulation layer with a second jacketed hose. The second jacket support includes second bellows configured to reduce heat transfer with the second vacuum-insulation layer and one or more second bellow supports that include second teeth inserted between and engaging the second bellows to provide structural support to the second bellows.

A circulating circuit member 1 forms a part of a circulating circuit through which a fluid flows. The circulating circuit member 1 includes a pipe 4; a to-be attached member that has a sleeve portion 3 made of synthetic resin to which the pipe 4 is rotationally connected; and a pin 6 that is inserted from the sleeve portion 3 to the pipe 4, in which a pin insertion hole 5 of the sleeve portion 3 through which the pin 6 is inserted is formed by a mold that is pulled out from an inside of the sleeve portion 3.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a coupling nozzle for cryogenic fluid. An example nozzle comprises a flow body defining a conduit, an inlet, and an outlet. A pneumatic cylinder is configured to slide between an extended position and a contracted position. The pneumatic cylinder is coupled to and configured to actuate the flow body. A locking mechanism is configured to secure the coupling nozzle to a receptacle. A flow control assembly comprises a valve seat fixed to the flow body adjacent the inlet and a plug configured to slide. When the locking mechanism is locked and the pneumatic cylinder actuates to the extended position, the valve seat is to disengage from the plug to open the flow control assembly. When the locking mechanism is locked and the pneumatic cylinder actuates to the contracted position, the valve seat is to engage the plug to close the flow control assembly.

A compression fitting including a body portion defining a first end portion, and a grip ring assembly with a grip ring disposed within the first end portion, the grip ring being movable from a first axial position to a second axial position with respect to the longitudinal center axis of the first end portion, wherein the grip ring is disposed in the first axial position when the compression fitting is in a loosened configuration, and in the second axial position when the compression fitting is in the tightened.

A quick release locking connector system for fluid or mechanical systems. Systems of the inventive subject matter comprise a female connector with an assembly body, a release collar, a release collar spring, ball bearings, a locking collar, and a locking spring. The system also includes a male connector with an insertion end, a locking flare, and a visual locking indicator. The locking flare interacts with the locking collar upon insertion of the male connector into the female connector. The visual locking indicator is covered by the female connector upon insertion. The system provides a secure and reliable connection, reducing the risk of leaks and facilitating easy connection and disconnection of components.

The application discloses a replacement joint with bidirectional interlocking, which comprises a joint body, a plurality of protrusions arranged on the jointing end of the joint body, and a plurality of recesses. When two replacement joints are jointed together, the protrusions of the opposite replacement joint are rotated and pushed to the slope, the slope is rotated and moved upward, the protrusions are also rotated and moved upward to the inclined rail, and the locking hook is rotated and moved downward. At this time, the locking hook does not interfere with the circumferential rotation track of the protrusions of the opposite joint, and the two replacement joints can also be twisted and loosened in the circumferential direction. When the valve core is driven to rotate and open by the handle, the driving protrusion is moved upward and rotated into the straight rail through the inclined rail, the locking hook hooks the opposite protrusion to limit the circumferential rotation of the opposite replacement joint, the movable locking buckle is circumferentially engaged with the protrusions of the opposite replacement joint, the circumferential rotation freedom of the replacement joint is effectively limited, and the two replacement joints are prevented from loosening.

An electro-mechanical actuator for a valve can have a collar configured to envelope a portion of a commercially available liquid coupler. The collar can engage a region of the liquid coupler and a bias member can urge the collar to displace a movable member of the liquid coupler and thereby to break a coupling. A dowel can retain the collar against the force applied by the bias member and a tension member can, under threshold tension, retract the dowel, releasing the collar to move under influence of the bias member. Other valves have a gate element coupled with an armature to rotate the gate element under an electromagnetic field. The gate element can define a recess and a retainer can reside in the recess. As the gate element rotates, the retainer can align with a longitudinal segment of the recess and allow the gate element to displace longitudinally.

An improved quick connector includes a connector body, a connector head, a verification tab, and a locking clip. The connector body can be coupled to the connector head at multiple rotational orientations, and the connector head includes a retainer ring integrally formed therein. The connector head further includes an axial slot for the verification tab and includes first and second tangential slots for the locking clip. Upon insertion of a male fitting in the connector head, the verification tab is slideably displaced from a concealed position to a visible position, and the locking clip prevents retraction of the male fitting from the connector head.

A fluid coupling may include a receiving element, a securing element, a retaining element and a plug-in element. The securing element may be displaceable between a release position and a locking position. The securing element being may be engaged with the retaining element in the release position of the securing element. The plug-in element may allow the securing element to be displaced. The fluid coupling may include a spring element which exerts a spring force on the securing element so that the securing element is preloaded in the direction of the locking position so that, when the plug-in element is inserted into the receiving space of the receiving element, the securing element is displaced out of the release position into the locking position due to the spring force of the spring element.

A quick coupling system where a conduit can be pushed into the coupling to secure and seal the conduit with the coupling includes a gripping ring and a seal. The seal is located outboard of the gripping ring so that the gripping ring does not damage the outer surface of the conduit engaged by the seal. The coupling system also may include a wiper outboard of the seal to clean the outer surface of the conduit as the conduit is inserted into the coupling system.

This invention relates to a fluid sealing device comprising a sealing member comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface. A first region of the first surface for forming a first seal about an aperture of a process component containing a fluid, and an inner region of the first surface to be exposed to the fluid via the process component aperture. A restraining member providing a support surface facing the second surface, a perimeter portion of the restraining member interfacing with a first region of the second surface, the first regions of the first and second surfaces corresponding with a first region of the sealing member. An inner region of the second surface spaced from the support surface to form a cavity between the inner region of the second surface and the supporting surface at least in an unpressurised condition. The inner regions of the first and second surfaces corresponding with an inner region of the sealing member, the inner region of the sealing member moveable towards and away from the support surface under action of a pressure of the fluid on the inner region of the first surface to provide an indication of the pressure.

Provided is a hose joint that allows whether or not tightening has been completed to be determined. The hose joint includes: a nipple provided along an insertion space of the hose body, a sleeve deformable in a radial direction thereof and provided so as to surround an outer circumference of the insertion space of the hose body formed along an outer peripheral surface of the nipple, a plurality of separated holders provided outside the sleeve to cover an outer face of the sleeve in a circumferential direction thereof and be separable in the radial direction, and a tightening member provided to extend across the plurality of separated holders so as to move the individual separated holders closer together in the radial direction and cause diameter reduction of the sleeve, the hose joint further including a spacer disposed between each of the plurality of separated holders and the sleeve.

A limit stop relates to devices for limiting the effect of severe accident consequences on process equipment connected by pipelines passing through walls. The stop may be used, in particular, in the nuclear industry. The limit stop installed in a protective wall. The stop is made in the form of an anchor with horizontal grooves and an insert into the pipeline with horizontal teeth. The anchor is mounted on a protective wall. The insert is installed on the pipeline from the outer side of the protective wall. The anchor and insert are made with the possibility of locking the teeth in the grooves during torsion. The insert is provided with a postulated break site. The stop makes it possible to increase the safety of operation of high-pressure pipelines.

A pressure relief structure for floating joint includes a hollow fixed retainer have an inner wall groove; an adapter joint having a first section assembled to the fixed retainer and a second section extended to a holed closed side of the fixed retainer, and a shoulder portion formed between the first and second sides; a slidable member including a base flange radially slidably attached to an outer wall surface of the closed side and a cylindrical portion extended into the fixed retainer to connect with the second section; an internal retaining ring set in the inner wall groove with an abutting surface flush with the shoulder portion; and an abutting washer pushed by a spring against the abutting surface and the shoulder portion to receive two supporting forces, enabling a reduced radial friction between the adapter joint and the abutting washer and reliable linear pipe connection via the floating joint.

The described conduit identifying device comprises a flexible strip that can be configured in an open state for placement around a conduit and then assumes a coiled state to securely retain the device around the conduit. The strip is preferably biased to the coiled state, ensuring it remains attached and preventing accidental dislodgment. The device may include a locking mechanism and the strip can be made from a bistable metallic core covered with nonmetallic, high visibility materials such as fluorescent fabrics, phosphorescent materials, or reflective tapes. An indicator marking on the strip may provide clear visual identification of the conduit type. The conduit identifying device addresses the shortcomings of current practices, such as the use of adhesive stickers, which can become dislodged, leading to potential hazards and operational inefficiencies. This device ensures reliable and visible conduit identification, enhancing safety and efficiency in various environments.

The present invention relates to a multi-connection plate device (1) of the cam (150) and lever (160) type for simultaneously connecting a plurality of hydraulic lines for pressurized fluids and electrical connectors. The device comprises a fixed multi-connection element (100, 300) in turn comprising a first plate element (101, 301) supporting a plurality of female couplings (10) for connection to the hydraulic circuit of an operating machine, and a second movable multi-connection element (200) in turn comprising a second plate element (201) supporting a corresponding plurality of male couplings (20) suitable for connection to the hydraulic circuit of a utility, said multi-connection device (100, 300), the device further comprising a closure cover (109, 309) movable between an open position in which said plurality of female couplings (10) located on said first plate element (101) are accessible from the outside, and a closed position in which said plurality of female couplings (10) located on said first plate element (101) are not accessible from the outside, and further comprising, associated with said first plate element (101, 301), at least a first connection plate (103), suitable for inserting into a connector holder element (130), or into a secure body (339), comprising a lid closure device.

A hazardous fluid isolation system is provided for handling hazardous fluids, and includes a barrier that separates and partitions a hazardous zone from a non-hazardous zone. The system includes a processing unit for receiving and processing the hazardous fluid. The processing unit is located in a non-hazardous zone, and a hazardous fluid source is fluidically connected to the processing unit by a pipe network. The pipe network includes at least a first pipe that extends partly into the non-hazardous zone and partly into the hazardous zone, the first pipe being provided with a coupler for connecting a first section of the pipe extending from the hazardous zone to a second section of the pipe extending from the processing unit. The first pipe has an inner pipe and an outer pipe surrounding the inner pipe, partitioning a vacuum space and forming a vacuum insulation jacket surrounding the inner pipe.

A pipe coupling has two segments with lugs adapted to receive an adjustable fastener to draw the segments together to join pipe elements. Each lug has an inner surface and a stop surface in spaced relationship. When the adjustable fastener is tightened, the stop surfaces on the corresponding lugs contact each other.

The present invention relates to an arrangement for a cooling system in a battery storage device, comprising: at least two connection ports for coolant lines; a connecting hose with at least two hose ends comprising at least one radially inwardly projecting gas-tight sealing lip and at least one support lip adjacent to the sealing lip in the axial direction, wherein the connecting hose is designed to fluidically connect the connection ports to each other, wherein the support lip has at least one axially through opening.

The invention relates to a connecting and fitting piece for a corrugated hose with a sleeve-shaped base body, which has at least one locking element for the corrugated hose. A tubular seal rests against the inner surface of the base body.To ensure that the received end of the corrugated hose is adequately sealed via the seal in the base body, the tubular seal has at least one external projection on its outer surface and an internal projection on its inner surface associated with this external projection, wherein the external projection is associated with an opening in the base body and the external projection has such a length that, when the end face of the corrugated hose rests against the flange of the seal, the external projection is pressed radially outwards into the opening of the base body by its last corrugation, by the last corrugation pressing radially outwards onto the internal projection, causing the latter to protrude beyond the outer surface of the base body.

A kind of floating connector, including main body component, attachment plate, first adjusting component and second adjusting component.Main body component includes upper plate, lower plate and sleeve between upper plate and lower plate.Connection hole is in attachment plate, attachment plate is set on the outside of sleeve by connection hole, first adjusting component is integrally connected on the inner wall of the communication hole of attachment plate.Wherein, first adjusting component can provide the movement of attachment plate relative to the horizontal direction of main body component;Second adjusting component can provide the movement of attachment plate relative to the vertical direction of main body component.The connector of the application can realize three-way floating structure with controllable floating amount by simple structure, which reduces the precision requirement of part installation position, and is also beneficial to the automation of assembly.

This document describes fluid coupling devices for fluid systems and methods of using the fluid coupling devices. Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for the purpose of providing a sterile connection. Such a sterile connection can be useful for the delivery and / or processing of therapeutic agents, or ingredients thereof, and other purposes.

The invention discloses a joint auxiliary kit and a joint module. The joint auxiliary kit comprises an assembling cylinder, a first elastic element, a limiting cylinder, an electric control assembly and a liquid detection unit. One side of the assembling cylinder is provided with a plurality of stopping parts, and the assembling cylinder is used for being assembled on the first connector. The first elastic element is arranged in the assembling cylinder, and one end of the first elastic element abuts against the stopping part. The limiting cylinder is movably arranged on the assembling cylinder in the axial direction of the assembling cylinder. The stop part is surrounded by the limiting cylinder and abuts against the limiting cylinder. The electric control assembly is arranged on the assembling cylinder. At least one part of the liquid detection unit is arranged in the assembly cylinder and is electrically connected to the electric control assembly. The electric control assembly is used for enabling the limiting barrel to move according to the liquid detection unit so as to enable the stop part to move, and then the first elastic element disconnects the first connector from the second connector.

A system (1) for transporting a gaseous fluid, like dihydrogen, comprising a first pipe for transporting said fluid, called first pipe (2), a second pipe for transporting said fluid, called second pipe (3), and a connector (4) arranged to connect an end, called first connecting end (6), of the first pipe (2) to an end, called second connecting end (7), of the second pipe (3), a zone (Z) comprising the first connecting end (6) of the first pipe (2), the second connecting end (7) of the second pipe (3) and the connector (4) being called connecting zone (Z), the system (1) comprising a protective jacket (5) around the connecting zone (Z) against said first and second connecting ends (6, 7) and said connector (4).

The invention relates to a coupling with a setpoint torque for connecting two pipes (C1, C2), the coupling comprising: - a first end piece (1) attached to a first pipe (C1); - a second end piece (2) attached to a second pipe (C2); - a clamping nut (3) that is borne by the second end piece (2) and clamps the latter against the first end piece (1). In the coupling (100) - the first end piece (1) has a nut crown (11) for holding the end piece (1) for the screwing thereof and an angular reference (111); - the nut (3) has an index (311); - the run-out and the pitch of the thread of the threaded segment (12) of the first end piece (1) and of the thread of the nut (3) are designed so that the positioning of the index (311) of the nut (3) relative to the reference (111) of the first end piece (1) corresponds to the exact tightening of the coupling (100).

Disclosed is a quick connector for ultra-low temperature vacuum pipes, the quick connector including a male connector having a connection pipe provided along a center line thereof, a female connector having a connection pipe provided along a center line thereof, the female connector being connected to the male connector, a pipe coupling means configured to couple the connection pipe of the male connector and the connection pipe of the female connector to each other, and a heat conduction path formation means provided in each of the male connector and the female connector, the heat conduction path formation means being configured to form a multilayer heat conduction path in a direction perpendicular to the connection pipe, a part of the heat conduction path formation means provided in the male connector and a part of the heat conduction path formation means provided in the female connector being in contact with each other.