Quick Connector Movable Support for Fluid Line Tilting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing quick connectors for fluid lines lack mobility in the locked condition, making it difficult to connect or release lines effectively.
Innovation Solution
A quick connector with a movable support means that can be pre-mounted in a non-use position, allowing tilting, and then transferred to a use position for secure locking, utilizing latching arms with wedge surfaces and a safety mechanism for easy mounting and secure sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the connecting piece is secured against tilting in the locked condition, then the stability and sealing are improved, but the mobility for connecting or releasing lines deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support means is designed to be movable relative to the connecting piece, allowing it to switch between a first position where it does not restrict tilting (enabling mobility for line connection) and a second position where it supports the connecting piece against tilting (providing stability after locking). This dynamic repositioning resolves the contradiction between stability and mobility.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the latching means is arranged fully within the receiving opening, then the sealing and protection against dirt ingress are improved, but the ease of mounting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support means is pre-mounted on the connecting piece in a non-use position before the connecting piece is inserted into the receiving opening. This preliminary positioning allows the support means to be correctly installed without requiring complex assembly operations after insertion, while still enabling the latching means to be fully contained within the receiving opening for sealing and protection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easier connection and disconnection of lines while maintaining secure locking against tilting, with reduced risk of accidental release and improved sealing to prevent dirt ingress.
Implementation Method 1
said latching arm being resilient in the radial direction
Implementation Method 2
The latching means, preferably each latching arm, comprises at least one wedge surface facing away from the connecting piece in the direction of insertion and at least one wedge surface facing away from the connecting piece in a direction opposite to the direction of insertion
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a quick connector for fluid lines, including: a connecting piece which is adapted to be plugged in a sealing fashion into a receiving opening of a counterpart and to be lockingly engaged, via a latch, with the counterpart, the quick connector having at least one support for supporting the connecting piece on the counterpart such that it is secured against tilting. In order to provide a certain mobility of the quick connector also in the condition of locking engagement, the support can be movable relative to the connecting piece.