Sleeve/Socket Joints TRIZ Cases

A floating shoulder ring occupies the J-space between coupled pipe sections to manage rotational forces during assembly.

A pressure activated wedging ring deforms into a groove to lock male and female coupling portions together.

A reusable fitting assembly uses a PEEK ferrule and nut to secure tubing via mechanical interlocking.

Elastomeric gasket with embedded polymeric insert and diverging fin portions seals pipe joints within socket pockets.

An annular tightening ring secures male and female parts through rotational friction contact without axial traction.

Longitudinal fins on the tubing engage with a locking collar mechanism to prevent slippage and maintain accurate positioning without damaging the lumen.

A rotary chuck uses automated drive mechanisms to clamp and rotate workpieces across varying diameters without manual adjustment.

A locking pipe joint assembly creates a leak-free seal using mechanical engagement without clamps or solder.

Dual balls engage the bit groove while a movable guide washer adapts position to prevent detachment during upright operation.

Double-inclined drive surfaces reduce fatigue strength loss from alternating bending loads in oscillating hand-held machine tools.

A modular tooling receiver uses a release lever and damper to control lock actuator motion for rapid connection.

Segmented, dynamic seals resolve the trade-off between fire resistance and adaptability by accommodating varying cable sizes while preventing air leakage.

Elastomeric insulation in triaxial chucks compensates for thermal expansion differences between conductive films and ceramic substrates.

Tapered collet and nut assembly grips shaft without grooves, preserving strength and simplifying assembly.

A press-fit adapter uses a crimped bead and O-ring to join conduits without soldering.

Merged grip ring and seal element resolve connection strength versus cost trade-offs in copper tubing systems.

Inwardly projecting lip on elastomeric sleeve stops hub penetration, maintaining mainline clearance for inspection tools.

A keyless chuck locks the sleeve via a spring-loaded pawl engaging a ratchet race, preventing inadvertent opening during power tool operation.

Converged coolant channels in the collet body direct flow to the heating point, resolving congestion at the mounting end.

Hollow frustoconical elastomeric rings absorb spigot impact and eliminate stagnant water accumulation in tubular joints.

A tensioning device uses force sensors and a stepping motor to adjust clamping force, preventing elastic deformation during machining.

Resilient members pull a vacuum chuck support body downward to maintain substrate planarity during thermal processing.

A corrugated tube holder uses multiple retaining portions to engage the tube surface and securely fix varying outer diameters.

An adapter mount uses an elastic expandable ring to friction fit the inner surface of a fitting tube.

Camming surfaces on coupling keys guide alignment into circumferential grooves, resolving assembly difficulties caused by heavy pipe segment weight.

Movable elastic seals bridge gaps on warped wafers, ensuring full-surface vacuum suction without complex compressed air systems.

A sealing sleeve uses elastomeric annular beads to form circumferential seals against pipe bundles.

An asymmetric sealing ring prevents premature leak path closure by resisting fluid pressure forces during pre-press assembly.

Triaxial rod assembly delivers combined RF power and DC voltage to a plasma processing chamber chuck through concentric insulated conductors.

Interlocking mandrels with saw tooth dog clutch interfaces engage to prevent decoupling under dynamic torsion loads.

Segmented outer tube sheaths use sliding joints between sections to accommodate thermal expansion, reducing production costs and dynamic instability.

A bilge pump port uses a rotating tongue and flange mechanism to secure fluid-tight connections, eliminating broken retaining clips during maintenance.

Segmented locking elements enable reusable connections, resolving trade-offs between installation speed and component durability.

Composite inner and outer sleeves resist 1100°C heat and 8 bar pressure while blocking electrical current transmission.

A segmented pipe clamp uses tapered ridges and fingers to reinforce a welded joint between two pipes.

A conical pipe coupling assembly uses interfitting tapered surfaces and adjustable fasteners to create secure mechanical joints.

Interlocking bend limiter segments join without fasteners, reducing installation complexity while maintaining connection reliability.

Asymmetric teeth on a radial locking key prevent pipe connector rotation while eliminating metal shavings from post-assembly drilling.

Internal biasing members push seals against walls to prevent fluid leakage during disconnection.

A pipe coupling assembly uses a unitary annular body with varying durometer materials to create a secure fluid-tight seal.

An adjustable collar uses radially movable sizing clamps to secure pipes without tools.

Nested clutch and gear assemblies reduce axial length and off-center mass, minimizing wobble during precise surgical procedures.

Helical sliding block converts impact energy into rotation to prevent empty strike recoil during hammer drill automatic switch-off.

Modular anchor drivers replace manual labor by converting hammer drill rotation into linear force, accelerating concrete anchor installation.

A tubular collar with a stepped internal groove and an expanding retaining ring form a secure mechanical connection between drill pipe sections.

Segmented sealing zones and deformable gaskets prevent water ingress at TECK to conduit transitions, maintaining dry internal conductors.

A rubber gasket with a hard corrugated ring-shaped insert prevents extrusion and displacement in plastic pipe joints.

Segmented male coupling design enables filtration member replacement without vehicle detachment, preventing hydrogen leaks during maintenance.

Rolling gripping ring increases contact area under axial load, preventing plastic pipe degradation and migration.

A pipe fitting uses a separable ring element on a support sleeve to reduce material loss during production.