Quick Insertion Locking Connector With Nested Seal Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing quick connectors have complex structures and poor sealing performance due to the limited sealing ring arrangement, leading to fluid leakage and laborious installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A quick insertion locking connector design where the male connector body is wrapped and sealed by a sealing ring located in a groove, with a sliding sleeve and limiting elements that simplify the structure, reduce occupied space, and facilitate easy assembly and disassembly, enhancing the sealing effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sealing ring is arranged on the female connector in the conventional manner, then the structure is simple, but the sealing effect is poor and fluid may leak from gaps between the male and female connectors
Solution Approach 1:
The male connector body is inserted into the receiving joint and the sealing ring is arranged in a groove of the receiving joint, forming a nested structure where the sealing ring wraps around the male connector body. This nested arrangement allows the sealing ring to extend along the inner wall of the receiving joint and seal the gap between the male and female connectors effectively, while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Reliability
If the quick connector uses a complex structure with multiple components, then the sealing effect can be improved, but the occupied volume increases and installation becomes laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is integrated into the receiving joint structure by arranging the sealing ring in a groove of the receiving joint itself, rather than using separate sealing components. The male connector body, receiving joint, and sealing ring form an integrated sealing system that reduces the number of separate parts and minimizes occupied volume while ensuring reliable sealing.
3Reliability
If the quick connector uses a complex structure with multiple components, then the sealing effect can be improved, but the installation and disassembly process becomes laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The nested structure allows the male connector body to be simply inserted into the receiving joint, where it automatically engages with the sealing ring in the groove. This nested design eliminates the need for complex assembly steps or multiple components, making installation and disassembly quick and convenient while maintaining effective sealing.
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 design improves the sealing performance, simplifies the structure, reduces space occupation, and makes the connector quick and convenient to assemble and disassemble, effectively addressing the issues of fluid leakage and complexity in existing connectors.
Implementation Method 1
a first boss is provided on the outer wall of the receiving joint. A second boss is provided on an inner wall of the sliding sleeve. The sliding sleeve sleeves the first boss, the second boss abuts against the outer wall of the receiving joint, such that the first boss, the second boss, the sliding sleeve and the receiving joint form a mounting cavity for receiving an elastic element in a compressed state
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AI summary
A quick insertion locking connector is disclosed and includes a female connector body, a receiving joint providing with multiple limiting holes, a sliding sleeve sleeving a first boss provided on an outer wall of the receiving joint, a protective sleeve and a sealing ring. Limiting elements are arranged in the limiting holes. A second boss abuts against the outer wall of the receiving joint. A recess and a boss base extending along inside of the receiving joint are formed on an inner wall of the receiving joint. The sealing ring is arranged on the boss base and extends into the recess. Multiple limiting grooves are circumferentially formed in an outer wall of a male connector body which is configured for being inserted into the receiving joint and abutting against the sealing ring located on the boss base and the sealing ring located in the recess.