Hose Connection System Integrating Compression Collar and O-Ring Seal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection systems for hoses, particularly for washing machine hoses, require additional clamps or parts, leading to inefficiencies and potential leaks when these parts are not available.
Innovation Solution
A connection system for hoses comprising a linking part, a conduit, a part with male threading, a compression collar, and at least one drain hose, which ensures secure connection and sealing without the need for additional parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a clamp is purchased separately to secure the hose to the coupling tube, then the connection can be secured, but the device complexity and number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hose clamping function and the coupling tube connection function into a single integrated component. The coupling tube itself incorporates the clamping mechanism, eliminating the need for separate clamps and reducing the total number of parts while maintaining reliable hose securing.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling tube is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as both the connection interface for the conduit and the securing mechanism for the hose. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for additional specialized parts like separate clamps.
2Ease of operation
If additional parts are not available for installation, then the installation process is simplified, but the connection reliability deteriorates leading to leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is integrated into the coupling tube structure itself through the inclusion of an O-ring. This eliminates the need for separate sealing components or gaskets, allowing reliable leak-proof connections to be achieved with the basic installation components already present.
Solution Approach 2:
The O-ring acts as an intermediary sealing element that is pre-integrated into the coupling tube system. This mediator ensures reliable sealing between the hose and coupling tube without requiring additional complex sealing mechanisms or multiple parts.
3Reliability
If a separate clamp is used to secure the hose, then the hose can be secured, but the manufacturing cost and material usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hose securing function is merged into the coupling tube structure itself. The coupling tube incorporates the clamping features directly, eliminating the need for separate clamp components and reducing overall material consumption while maintaining effective hose securing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The connection system effectively secures washing machine hoses to coupling tubes, preventing leaks and ensuring proper wastewater disposal without the need for additional clamps or parts.
Implementation Method 1
with the help of an O-ring inside same, ensures a correct connection and sealing for wastewater disposal
Implementation Method 2
a compression collar (4), wherein the compression collar (4) has a female threading (d) which is screwed on the part with male threading (3), capable of causing the compression that secures the drain hose (5) to the reducing end (b)
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a connection system for hoses that is made up of a linking part, a conduit, a part with male threading and a compression collar, as well as at least one drain hose. The invention solves the drawback that exists when a washing machine hose must be connected to a coupling tube.