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Connector assembly for flexible inflatable articles

A connector assembly and connector technology, which is applied in the direction of pipeline connection arrangement, engine components, pipes/pipe joints/pipe fittings, etc., can solve problems such as high inflation pressure and leakage

Active Publication Date: 2007-01-10
W L GORE&ASSOC TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD
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In some cases, the inflation pressure may be large (such as a pressure gradient of 1 psi or more); however, in other cases only a small pressure gradient exists, and the article may be designed to allow air or liquid above a certain pressure gradient. leakage

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[0025] The present invention provides a low profile connector assembly for connecting flexible items such as inflatable garments, air mattresses or collapsible water bottles to a source of inflation or fluid. The connector includes a semi-rigid, hollow connector housing having a first generally tubular insertable portion insertable through an opening in a flexible wall portion of the inflatable article. A second outer portion extends oppositely from the insertable portion and protrudes outwardly from the flexible wall portion upon insertion, the outer portion and the insertable portion being joined together and generally angled to each other to form a low profile relative to the article, the two portions It is best to be at right angles to each other. When inserted, the two parts provide a continuous passage of air or liquid into the inflatable object. A channel extends from an outer opening of the outer portion (removably connected to a source filled with air or liquid). Th...

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Abstract

A connector assembly is provided for connecting an inflatable article such as an inflatable garment or air mattress to a source of inflation air which presents a low profile during manufacturing and in use. The connector includes a semi-rigid, hollow connector housing (14)having a first, generally tubular, insertable section (12), insertable through an opening (16) in a flexible wall of the inflatable article. A second external section extends oppositely from the insertable section and outwardly from the flexible wall (22) upon insertion, the external section and the insertable section are connected and oriented generally at an angle, preferably a right angle, with respect to each other.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to a connector assembly, and more particularly to a low profile connector assembly for connecting an external source of fluid (such as air or liquid) to flexible inflatable articles such as inflatable garments, air mattresses, Flexible water bottle, or other structures with similar principles. Background technique [0002] Relatively flexible inflatable articles exist in a wide range of applications, from such as air-inflated garments, mattresses, sleeping bags, to liquid-filled jugs, bladders, heating / cooling pads and other similar constructions. The term "inflatable" is used in relation to the ability to create a pressure gradient between the interior and exterior of an object. In some cases, the inflation pressure may be large (such as a pressure gradient of 1 psi or more); however, in other cases only a small pressure gradient exists, and the article may be designed to allow air or liquid above a certain pressure g...

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IPC IPC(8): F16K15/20F16L5/10F16L47/30
CPCF16L5/10F16K15/202F16L47/30
Inventor B·M·特拉普G·D·古勒C·D·莱克
Owner W L GORE&ASSOC TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD