Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerating machine enables maintenance of an orifice while circulation of refrigerant gas within individual components is allowed, thus reducing the time required for maintenance. A compressor delivers a refrigerant gas having a high pressure and sucks the refrigerant gas having a low pressure. A cold head including a regenerator tube through which the refrigerant gas circulates and a pulse tube is connected to a housing. The flow of the refrigerant gas is controlled by one or more orifices, which are disposed outside the housing. The compressor, the housing, and the orifices are coupled via tubing. A coupling unit is disposed at both ends of at least one of the orifices. The coupling unit has a structure such that it can be split while the refrigerant gas is retained within the tubing. When the coupling unit is split, a detachable unit portion including the orifice is isolated.

Abstract: An expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly attaches to a first fluid container and is in fluid communication with the first fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly includes a coupling section that selectively receives a closure valve attached to a second fluid container that selectively releases and restricts fluid contained in the second fluid container. The expanded flow rate receiver valve assembly also includes a valve chamber in fluid communication with the coupling section and located adjacent a coupling section opening. The valve chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid container.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first hub having a body and an end surface, first and second openings defined in the body and a plurality of segmented collets positioned around the body. A locking mandrel is operatively coupled to the body, wherein the locking mandrel is adapted to engage the plurality of segmented collets, and a latching/release mechanism is positioned at least partially within the first and second openings defined in the body, wherein the latching/release mechanism is adapted to be positioned in a first position wherein the locking mandrel is in an unlocked and loaded position and in a second position wherein the locking mandrel is released and engages the plurality of segmented collets so as to couple the first hub to a second hub.

Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated piping conduit in accordance with aspects of the present invention include a push-to-connect fitting integrated with an adaptor device and associated methods that facilitate the re-use of push fittings without damage to the fitting elements or the pipe, while also facilitating connection to boxes such as electrical boxes in a manner that meets requirements and saves time for professionals dealing with the otherwise challenging management of multiple wires, cables and/or connections. Embodiments can incorporate an integrated release pusher and locking mechanism that allows for quick locking and unlocking of piping elements within a fitting. Embodiments can also include an adaptor having integrated head and body portions, and an ear member extending at least partially radially outwardly and at least partially axially outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion.

Abstract: A fuel line connector assembly that includes a connector, collar, and insert. The connector has a first interconnector, and the collar has a second interconnector and is constructed for attachment to a conduit of a fuel line assembly. The connector, collar, and insert are connectable together such that the first interconnector of the connector and the second interconnector of the collar engage each other along a generally axial direction and secure the connector and collar together. The insert has a keeper and, upon circumferential rotation of the insert, the keeper interacts with the first and second interconnectors and holds their engagement and maintains securement between the connector and collar. A cover having one or more actuating buttons fits over the collar and insert to enable disengagement of the insert and collar so the insert can be rotated to permit disconnection of the collar from the connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting and disconnecting components of a quick-release coupling. A lever pivotably connected to a support structure configured to hold a first component of the quick-release coupling and a retractable component associated with the first component is rotated. The lever is configured to substantially align a second component of the quick-release coupling with a longitudinal axis through the first component. A retraction mechanism configured to retract the retractable component away from a receiving end of the first component is activated in response to the rotation of the lever. A coupling of the second component with the first component is controlled in response to the rotation of the lever and retraction of the retractable component.

Abstract: Particular implementations of an electrical conduit coupling comprise a coupler body having an open end defined by an outer body wall. The open end comprises an interior diameter sized and shaped to accept a cylindrical conduit. A raised shoulder portion extends inward from an inside surface of the coupler body. A locking element in the outer body wall comprises a locking tab recess. The locking element comprises a compression plate, a locking tab, and a release. The compression plate is slidably engaged with the outer body wall and extends past the inside surface of the coupler body to engage an outer wall of the conduit. The locking tab extends into the locking tab recess when the compression plate is in its engaged position. Upon actuation of the release, the locking tab withdraws from the locking tab recess and the compression plate slides to an unengaged position.

Abstract: A water delivery system (10) includes a first component (52) coupled to a fluid transport member (20) and a second component (66) coupled to an aerator (34) for positioning within a faucet spout (26).

Abstract: A valve assembly having a valve body; at least one port to receive tubing; and a collar group to secure the tubing to the port, wherein the collar group is selected from a first collar group configured to secure the tubing by a flattening a washer, thereby driving teeth of the washer into the tubing, and a second collar group having a smooth interior surface to which the tubing is bonded, wherein either the first or the second collar groups may be interchangeably threaded onto the port.

Abstract: A fuel line connector assembly that includes a connector, collar, and insert. The connector has a first interconnector, and the collar has a second interconnector and is constructed for attachment to a conduit of a fuel line assembly. The connector, collar, and insert are connectable together such that the first interconnector of the connector and the second interconnector of the collar engage each other along a generally axial direction and secure the connector and collar together. The insert has a keeper and, upon circumferential rotation of the insert, the keeper interacts with the first and second interconnectors and holds their engagement and maintains securement between the connector and collar. A cover having one or more actuating buttons fits over the collar and insert to enable disengagement of the insert and collar so the insert can be rotated to permit disconnection of the collar from the connector.

Abstract: A connector comprises a male component, a female component configured to receive an end portion of the male component, and a rotatable collet mounted on the male component. The collet and the female component comprise respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position. A latch is provided on the collet to lock the male and female components together.

Abstract: A quick-connect coupling for connecting an exchangeable head to a pressing device has balls K1 with a diameter D1, which are radially movably disposed in a ball-holding part on the pressing device. Balls K1 being held radially fixed in a groove on the head with a depth N1 by a locking ring in the connected state. The head has a further peripheral groove with a depth N2. The further groove is designed to hold part of further balls K2 with a diameter D2, wherein the balls K2 are likewise disposed in a radially movable manner in the ball-holding part and wherein the diameter D2 is greater than the diameter D1. The diameter D1 is the same or smaller than the difference between the diameter D2 and the groove depth N2.

Abstract: The quick connector assembly includes an insertion member that is inserted along a longitudinal axis into a receiving member. A retaining member is disposed in the receiving member for movement in a direction of insertion that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A positioning member is disposed in the receiving member and includes a biasing portion that extends angularly from a base portion to a pair of blocking portions. The blocking portions move between an extended position and a retracted position and are oriented opposite the direction of insertion of the retaining member to block the retaining member from moving into a fully inserted position when the biasing portion is in the extended position. An annular collar of the insertion member engages the blocking portions when the insertion member is axially inserted in the receiving member to move the blocking portions into the retracted position.

Abstract: An insertion coupling which can be used for example for a vacuum line consists of an insertion part and a sleeve part (1), wherein a locking element (5), which can be brought into engagement with a retaining rib of the insertion part, and an actuation element (10) are integrally formed on a housing tab (9) which extends in an arc-shaped manner around a longitudinal axis of the sleeve part (1) and can be elastically deflected radially. A movement of the locking element (5) in a radially outward direction and thus a release of the engaged state between the sleeve part (1) and the insertion part is possible by moving the actuation element (10) in an actuation direction (13). A construction which is particularly simple in design is produced owing to the small number of parts. The sleeve part (1) is provided with a window, by means of which a correct engaged state of the locking element with the retaining rib can be visually checked.

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided. In another aspect, at least a majority of a connector apparatus is a polymeric material. A further aspect of a connector apparatus couples together multiple tubes, which may optionally be of different materials. Yet another aspect employs a connector apparatus which can be of a quick connect variety to one or more tubes without requiring threaded engagement of the tube, thereby avoiding undesired thread stripping and/or thread misalignment.

Abstract: A clip for a quick connect hose coupling that possesses an improved combination of characteristics leading to a quick connect coupling that can be connected reliably, consistently, and with reduced damage to the coupling and low insertion force. The clip provides reduced friction against the fitting and reduces insertion force and damage. The clip has two end portions that are designed to be deflected relative to each other when the stem is inserted into the port. The clip further has a periphery with two end portions, each curved at or beyond the radius of maximum installation deflection such that they will not scrape the installation ramp.

Abstract: A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made.

Abstract: An electrically conductive hose cutting clip has at least one cutting blade that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer(s) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose when it is clipped onto a fluid connector and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting blade provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on the hose to a system electronic component.

Abstract: A connector comprises a male component, a female component configured to receive an end portion of the male component, and a rotatable collet mounted on the male component. The collet and the female component comprise respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position. A latch is provided on the collet to lock the male and female components together.

Abstract: A male bayonet connector connects a section of tubing to a female latch connector. The male bayonet connector includes a shaft defining a lumen, a distal end portion, and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion of the shaft has a sealing surface configured to engage a seal member within the female latch connector to create a fluid-tight seal. The shaft defines an annular recess proximal to and adjacent the distal end portion. The annular recess has a proximal chamfered sidewall and a distal sidewall perpendicular to the axis of the lumen, which are separated by a band of smaller diameter than the sealing surface. A grip is formed on the make bayonet connector between the proximal end portion and the annular recess. A ratio of a length of the first sealing surface to a distance between the grip and the distal sidewall is such that a side-load force, as imparted on the male bayonet connector, will not break a fluid-tight seal between the sealing surface and the seal member.

Abstract: A securing device for axially connecting a sleeve-shaped end section of a first fluid line part to an end section, which is designed as a pointed end, of a second fluid line part includes a clamping body which is of annular design and has a passage opening for insertion of the second fluid line part, at least one retaining element of a hook-shaped design, and at least one spacer of web-shaped design, wherein the at least one retaining element and the at least one spacer are both integrally formed with the clamping body and extend in the same axial direction.

Abstract: A valve assembly having a valve body; at least one port to receive tubing; and a collar group to secure the tubing to the port, wherein the collar group is selected from a first collar group configured to secure the tubing by a flattening a washer, thereby driving teeth of the washer into the tubing, and a second collar group having a smooth interior surface to which the tubing is bonded, wherein either the first or the second collar groups may be interchangeably threaded onto the port.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that may include employing a lockscrew to provide radial and axial force in connecting tubular members in a mineral extraction system. The lockscrew may be angled relative to the tubular members, at an angle that is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees. Further, the lockscrew may have an end portion which mates with a slot in a locking segment, and the lockscrew and locking segment may be moved from an unlocked to a locked position. In a locked position, the lockscrew exerts force axially downward and radially inward to push the locking segment against a tubular member, locking the member in place. The interconnection between the lockscrew and the locking segment may enable easier installation and may utilize parts which may be easier to manufacture. Furthermore, the angle of the lockscrew may provide improved support for tubular members.

Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.

Abstract: A water delivery system (10) includes a first component (52) coupled to a fluid transport member (20) and a second component (66) coupled to an aerator (34) for positioning within a faucet spout (26).

Abstract: [Object] A pipe joint is to be provided that prevents a release bush from being accidentally pressed, and that inhibits the tube from being removed from the pipe joint unless a worker uses a predetermined tool with the intention of removing the tube from the pipe joint. [Solution] In a pipe joint including a chuck 21 with a latch claw to be engaged with an outer circumferential surface of a tube T inserted in the pipe joint thereby retaining the tube, a release bush 5 to be inwardly pressed along the tube inserted through the chuck so as to disengage the chuck from the tube is configured so as to inhibit direct manipulation thereof from outside of a main body 1 of the pipe joint, and a pressing tool 7 that can inwardly press the release bush into a position where the release bush disengages the chuck from the tube is provided as a separate member.

Abstract: A connector for use as a bend stiffener in a marine application comprising male and female connectors respectively provided with a downwardly dependent frusto-conical extension and a cylindrical extension. The female connector comprises a hollow cylindrical body (1) defining a through bore (4) and surrounded by a spring loaded sleeve (9) movable axially with respect to the body (1). Spring loaded latches (11) extend through respective apertures (10) to coact with grooves (6) in the body (1). Hydraulic rams (12) are disposed to push the sleeve (9) against the spring loading which brings an internally wider diameter position of the sleeve (9) adjacent locking balls (14) extending through but retained by stepped apertures (5). The latches, rams and locking balls coact to lock the male and female connectors together or to enable their release and thus the locking together or release from that locking together of connected extensions. This in turn facilitates the operation of the connector in hazardous conditions.

Abstract: A positive completion coupler insert (100) configured to be inserted into a coupler (150) is provided according to the invention. The coupler insert (100) includes a conduit support insert (110) configured to be retained in a coupler bore (151) of the coupler (150) and a conduit support (140) configured to fit into and be retained by the conduit support insert (110). The conduit support (140) is configured to generate a first audible sound when inserted to a first insertion point in the conduit support insert (110) and is configured to generate a second audible sound when inserted to a second insertion point.

Abstract: A female coupling includes a body defining a fluid pathway therethrough, and a slot extending transversely with respect to the fluid pathway, and a latch positioned in the slot to move between locked and unlocked positions. One or both of the body and the latch are molded of a material including a reduced friction additive.

Abstract: A female coupling element (4) suitable for releasably joining pipes (C1, C2), said element being suitable for receiving a male element (2) along a longitudinal axis (X-X) of the element, the element comprising: a body (12); a locking ring (14) secured in translation relative to the body and provided with at least one slot (141) suitable for receiving at least one radially-projecting portion (8) of the male element, and at least one locking notch (145) suitable for receiving the projecting portion (8) in a configuration in which said portion is locked axially along the longitudinal axis; and a safety ring (16) superposed at least in part on the locking ring; the female element being characterized in that the safety ring (16) includes at least one elastically deformable member (161) that is deformable between a first configuration in which the member (161) prevents a projecting portion (8) of the male element (2) passing out of a locking notch (145), and a second configuration in which the member allows the

Abstract: The invention concerns a coupling comprising a male element (3) and a female element (5) adapted to be axially fitted and interlocked one inside the other. A locking mechanism (37, 55) axially immobilizes the male element in a coupling position and a temporarily retaining mechanism (37, 55, 59) immobilizes the male element, after its release by the locking mechanism, in a position for flushing the pipe (C1) connected to the male element. The locking mechanism is controlled by a maneuvering sleeve (53) sliding around a body of the female element. When it retains the male element in flushing position, the temporarily retaining mechanism is subjected to a first load (E1) derived from the pressure (P) of the fluid flowing (F) from the male element outwards and to a second load (E2), opposite to the first, exerted by elastic return means (57) which, when the pressure (P) reaches a safety threshold, moves the mechanism into a configuration releasing the male element.

Abstract: A coupling for connection to a source of fluid pressure such as in a breathing-protection. The coupling has a socket end and a plug end insertable into the socket end. The socket end has a body and a locking sleeve on the body. As the plug end is inserted into the socket end, the locking sleeve is moved axial from a first axial position to a second axial position locking the plug end within the socket end, and rotationally from a release position to a locked position delimiting the movement of the locking sleeve from the second axial position to the first axial position. When the coupling is pressurized, a piston within the body is moved from a retracted position to an extended position delimiting the rotational movement of the locking sleeve from the locked position to the release position.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a simple design of an actuating device for a rapid coupling used for transferring gaseous and/or liquid fluids, said actuating device comprising a tubular housing (11) and a slide (41) which is movably mounted relative to the housing and is coupled to a lever mechanism that is provided with at least one pivoted lever (43) laterally mounted on the housing (11). Said aim is achieved by mounting at least one connecting lever (57) which extends to the slide (41) on the pivoted lever (43), thus also obtaining safe handling.

Abstract: Retainer assembly has a pair of retainers that are disposed on diametrically opposite sides of a passage way of an annular engaging projection of a pipe, and release arms that are provided on the retainers, respectively. Each of the retainers has a fixing end portion integrally connected to and supported by a pipe retainer portion, and a free end including an engaging portion for snap-engaging with the annular engaging projection. Each of the release arms has a cross-sectional shape for allowing a pressure on the release arm in a longitudinal direction, when being pressed radially inwardly from outside.

Abstract: A quick pipe connector includes a tubular housing defining an axis, and a connecting unit. The connecting unit includes a grip ring adapted to grip a water pipe, and a locking ring abutting against a first housing shoulder surface of the tubular housing and positioning the grip ring to abut against a second housing shoulder surface of the tubular housing. The locking ring has a slit that extends parallel to the axis. An inner ring surface of the locking ring includes an annular inner shoulder part transverse to the axis. A release ring is formed with a stop surface confronting the annular inner shoulder part, and is movable along the axis relative to the locking ring to a release position, where the stop surface is moved away from the annular inner shoulder part and where the release ring forces the grip ring to release gripping action on the water pipe.

Abstract: The coupling (10) comprises a body (16) suitable for being fitted onto a tube (12) in leaktight manner, and a locking clip (22) that is elastically deformable between a locking configuration in which at least one locking zone (24A, 24B) of the clip can catch on a catch surface (14) of the tube and an unlocking configuration. The clip (22) is disposed over the wall of the body (16), which wall is provided with at least one transverse slot (30A, 30B) through which the locking zone (24A, 24B) projects into the body when the clip is in the locking configuration, and with at least one setback (32A, 32B; 36A, 36B) provided at the end of the slot, a portion of the bottom of said setback forming an unlocking ramp (34A, 34B; 38A, 38B) on which an unlocking zone (35A, 35B; 37A, 37B) can slide in order to cause the clip to go from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration.

Abstract: A female coupling member is provided which includes locking members (32) for securing the female coupling member to a male coupling member (12) inserted into a receiving portion (22) thereof. The receiving portion has an inner surface (35-2) that slidingly engages a forward end outer surface (12-2) of the male member (12) when the male member is inserted into the receiving portion (22) and before it reaches a position where the male and female members are secured to one another by the locking members (32). The receiving portion further has a forward end inner surface (20-1(2)) that slidingly engages an outer surface (12-3) of the male member that is more rearward of the forward end outer surface (12-2) than the engaging portion (12-1) of the male member when the inward inner surface slidingly engages the forward end outer surface (12-2) of the male coupling member.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided that generally includes a female coupling selectively interconnected to a male coupling to provide sealing engagement. In one embodiment, the female coupling and the male coupling are secured together by a mechanical locking mechanism that is disengaged with a release mechanism. To prevent inadvertent disengagement, a secondary locking device or spacer is provided which substantially prevents the release mechanism from disengaging the locking mechanism.

Abstract: In a fluid system such as irrigation system, fluid conduit attachment is facilitated through the use of a coupling. The coupling may have a body with a first end attached to a component such as an irrigation component, and a second end designed to receive an end of a conduit. The first end may be integrally formed with the component or separately attached thereto. The second end has a bore into which the end of the conduit is inserted. A gripping mechanism is seated in the bore to grip the end of the conduit. A release mechanism slides to release the conduit. The coupling may have a bend and/or branches extending to extra ends. A second coupling may be added to form a rotatable swing joint. An indicator such as a blue color may be used to indicate compatibility of the coupling with the conduit.

Abstract: Coupling for connecting of pipe shaped sections comprising a first pipe section and a coupling device arranged to connect the first pipe section with a second pipe section. When joined together, the first pipe section is arranged to receive the second pipe section in such a way that the first pipe section and the second pipe section forms an overlapping region. The wall of the first pipe section is provided with a through hole in the overlapping region and the coupling device is adapted to protrude through the hole. The coupling device is at least at one of its ends slidably attached in such a way that a rotational displacement around, and essentially perpendicular to, the axial direction of the pipe section will give rise to a change between a first position for locking, wherein said coupling device is protruding on the inner side of the first pipe section, and a second position for release wherein the coupling device essentially not is protruding.

Abstract: The detachable plug coupling operative to connect fluid lines, particularly fuel lines of motor vehicles. The plug coupling includes a tubular insertion part with an encircling retaining rib and a coupling housing having a cylindrical accommodating space for the insertion part. The plug coupling also has an enlarged head part with a separate retaining element, having elastically opening retaining edges. The retaining edges are radially directed into the accommodating space and engage behind the retaining rib after the insertion part has been pushed in. In order to ensure that the retaining rib is correctly snapped in behind the retaining edges after the insertion part has been inserted, an additional locking element is provided, which is guided in a transversally displaceable manner on the housing head between an opening position and a closing position.

Abstract: A connector with enhanced safety includes: a female component defining a stepped housing, a male component with a flange, whereof the outer diameters correspond to those of the stepped housing of the female component, a lock collar transversely mobile in a base of the female component, located at the intake thereof. There is an additional locking cage whereof one wall forms a front cap at the end of the female component, mounted sliding on the base of the lock collar between a connecting position allowing the flange to pass through the front cap of the cage, and a locking position preventing the flange from passing through the front cap, the cage including, parallel to the cap and at the rear thereof, a wire pin whereof the elastic branches define each of the two positions through matching shapes with the female component.

Abstract: A pipe coupling, which enables pipes to be assembled with the pipe coupling by an one-touch operation while maintaining the liquid-tightness at jointing portions. In the pipe coupling, a connection tube has holding shoulders formed at opposite predetermined inner portions of the connection tube and maximum diameter portions formed at both side portions of the connection tube outside of the holding shoulders. The connection tube has an inner diameter decreasing in a direction toward both mouths of the connection tube from the maximum diameter portions. Snap rings are inserted inside of the mouths of the connection tube in a compressed state. Packing members are tightly disposed in each of the maximum diameter portions. Jaw couplings are inserted in the mouths of the connection tube and each of the jaw couplings are assembled with a plurality of fixing jaws and having engaging protuberances. The fixing jaws are arranged in a circumferential direction of each of the jaw couplings.

Abstract: A tube joint includes a body into which a tube is inserted, a guide member which is arranged in the body, a chuck which engages with the outer circumferential surface of the tube to retain the tube, fastening pawls which protrude while being inclined by predetermined angles toward the inner circumference facing the tube on the chuck, a release bush which releases the tube from a fastened state, and a packing which is installed in the body. The packing surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the tube, and is displaceable in the axial direction of the body when a pressure fluid is supplied.

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling an endpiece to a member, comprises a female portion for receiving the endpiece, and a bushing mounted to slide in the female portion and possessing one end projecting from the female portion and provided with at least one blocking member for blocking the bushing either in a pushed-in, locking position or pulled-back, unlocking position, and an opposite end provided both with front abutment elements for coming into abutment with an annular bead of the endpiece, and rear abutment elements for coming into abutment with the bead so that when the bushing is in its unlocking position, the rear abutment elements are movable by the annular abutment between a position in which they project towards the inside of the bushing and a retracted position, and when the bushing is in its locking position, the rear abutment elements are held in their projecting position.

Abstract: A one-piece quick connector includes a tubular member and a collar. A pair of diametrically opposed actuating arms depend from the collar and lie in a first plane. A pair of diametrically opposed locking arms depend from the collar and lie in a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane. The locking arms are disposed to engage a lip on the end of a conduit and are movable between a locking position and an unlocking position in response to movement of the actuating arms.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect faucet water conduit assembly includes at least one valve body and a spout nipple. There is a water tube extending from the valve body and a water tube extending from the spout nipple. A conduit has first and second terminations and there is a quick connect adapter attached to each of the first and second terminations. There are cooperating elements on each of the tubes and the quick connect adapters for locking the tubes to the adapters to thereby attach the valve body to the spout nipple.

Abstract: A grip coupling (18) for tubular conduit has a coupling body (20) formed by two halves (22, 24) which are joined along weld lines (26). The two halves (22, 24) each include a tapered entrance section (28) and an interior seal (30). The interior seals (30) are disposed inboard of the tapered entrance sections (28). Two annular-shaped shoulders (32) are formed in the interior surfaces of each of the two halves (22, 24), and are spaced apart to face inboard relative to the respective two halves (22, 24) when the two halves (22, 24) are joined together. Two grip rings (36) are disposed within respective ones of the two halves (22, 24), fitting against respective ones of the two annular-shaped shoulders (32). The grip rings (36) have grip teeth (40) and are tapered to extend radially inward in an inboard direction relative to the body (20).

Abstract: The module (2) comprises a tubular body (8) extending along a first axis (10) with at least one radial outlet (12). The module (2) has a female end-piece (16) at one extremity and a corresponding male end-piece (14) at the other. Bore holes (22, 28) extending along a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis are provided on both sides of the module (2) at each of the ends thereof. When two modules (2) are fitted into each other, the bore holes (22) of one module are aligned with the bore holes (28) of the other module on both sides of the unit thus created. When the bore holes are parallel, adjacent modules are fixed by means of a U-shaped bracket whereby the branches thereof are placed in the aligned bore holes.

Abstract: A quick-action connector assembly including a male member, a female member, a latching indicator member substantially fitted within the female member, a first engaging device for permitting engagement of the indicator member and the male member upon insertion of the male member into the female member, to move the indicator member with the male member, and a second engaging device for substantially inhibiting rotation of the indicator member relative to the female member, prior to the insertion of the male member into the female member, and for disengaging the indicator member and the female member from each other, to permit the rotation of the indicator member relative to the female member, on the basis of the movement of the indicator member with the male member, after an annular protrusion formed on the male member has been latched in engagement with a latching projection of at least one elastically deformable latching arm provided on the female member as a result of the insertion of the male member into th