Hose Connector Openings for Visual Insertion and Clamping Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hose connectors lack an indication of proper hose insertion, leading to potential slippage during operation, especially under alternating loads, and do not ensure a watertight seal due to the absence of clear feedback on complete insertion.
Innovation Solution
The hose connector features a second body portion with external threads and adjacent openings, such as triangularly shaped ones, that indicate proper hose reception and clamping nut engagement, providing visual cues for accurate assembly and preventing contamination through thread protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the hose is pushed into the body of the hose connector, then the hose is received by the body, but friction between the body and hose prevents complete insertion and provides no indication of proper reception
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a visual feedback mechanism through an opening in the body that allows the user to observe the hose insertion status. The opening provides direct visual confirmation when the hose is properly inserted and the clamping nut is correctly engaged, eliminating uncertainty about connection reliability without adding mechanical complexity
2Ease of operation
If the hose is not completely received by the body, then insertion is easier, but the hose may slip out during operation under alternating loads
Solution Approach 1:
The opening serves as a real-time feedback mechanism that guides the user during insertion. The user can visually confirm when the hose has been completely received by the body and when the clamping nut is properly engaged, ensuring reliable connection stability while maintaining ease of operation through visual guidance
3Reliability
If the clamping nut is screwed onto the body, then the hose is secured, but there is no indication of proper engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The opening provides visual feedback on the engagement status of the clamping nut. When the clamping nut is properly screwed onto the body, the opening allows observation to confirm correct engagement, ensuring reliable clamping without requiring additional indicators or complex mechanisms
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AI summary
A hose connector (100) has a body (102) having a first body portion (106) and a second body portion. The first and second body portions define a gap therebetween such that the gap is adapted to receive a hose therein. Further, the second body portion has an end section towards an entry portion of the gap. The hose connector (100) also includes a clamping element having a plurality of clamping claws. The hose connector (100) further includes a clamping nut (140) threadably coupled to the second body portion. The hose connector (100) further includes at least one opening (132) defined on the second body portion. The at least one opening (132) extends between a first end and a second end. Additionally, for complete locking of the hose with the hose connector (100), the hose appears at least at the first end. Further, for complete locking of the hose with the hose connector (100), the clamping nut (140) covers the second end.