Abstract: A joint used in one of a water inlet or water outlet of a filter cylinder, or a water inlet or a water outlet of a filter casing is disclosed. The joint is a round cylindrical tube and comprises at least one first waterproof washer installed near one end of the round cylindrical tube; an outer thread on an outer surface of the round cylindrical tube and behind the waterproof washer; an opening away from the washer is a round opening and an interior of the round cylindrical tube is formed as a polygonal hole; a front end of the T shape sleeve have a plurality of tapered claws the waterproof washer encloses the front end of the T shape sleeve so as to be expanded by the tapered claws; thereby the round cylindrical tube; and a water tube.

Abstract: A clamping assembly has a first component and a second component, which has an essentially cylindrical outer jacket, which is attachable to the first component. The clamping assembly has a support surface supported against the first component, which is able to be clamped against the first component via a clamping sleeve that is slid onto the outer jacket and may be screwed onto the first component, and via a snap ring that comes to rest against a first clamping shoulder formed on the inner wall of the clamping sleeve and against a second clamping shoulder formed on the outer jacket of the second component.

Abstract: An apparatus for of reliably separating the male and female members of a coupling that may be used in high pressure conditions. A release collar (201) has an actuator (301), a release sleeve flange (303), and a ring (305). The actuator (301) is thinner than those utilized in known release sleeves, and may be advantageously located in closer proximity to the male member (101) than to the female member (103), such that the actuator may radially expand between the male and female members. The actuator (301) may be comprised of a cylindrical annulus and/or fingers disposed in a circular pattern. The ring (305) may have a lip (307) that allows the release collar (201) to remain with the female member (103).

Abstract: A connector system for interconnecting a hearing aid (3) with a fixture (5) anchored in a bone segment (7). An abutment (9) has a contact surface (21) with is a substantially circular surface. A connector plate (17) with a substantially circular connector contact surface (20) is in contact with the abutment contact surface (21) when the hearing aid (3) is connected to the abutment (9). The abutment (9) has a wide abutment coupling area and a narrow portion. The abutment coupling area is enclosable by coupling shoes (15). The coupling shoes (15) exert a pressure against the abutment coupling area disposed on a mantle surface (25) of the abutment. The coupling shoes are movable in a radial direction relative to the connector plate (17). The coupling area has an increasing diameter in a lateral direction (L).

Abstract: A quick connect hose coupling for connecting a hose to a fixture of the type having a hose stem portion including a hose insert portion, having a fixture portion including a fixture connection portion, and having a joinder portion is disclosed. The joinder portion includes a male connection portion and a female connection portion. Each of male connection and female connection portions are adapted to join in a sealing and locking manner upon being pushed together. The coupling further includes threads and wrench mating flats adapted to disconnect the hose from the fixture. It is improved by the male connection portion being a unitary structure having a leading support cylindrical surface, a following support cylindrical surface, and a transition surface intermediate therein between. The leading support cylindrical surface has a leading radius. The following support cylindrical surface has a following radius. The following radius is larger than the leading radius.

Abstract: A low permeability coupling device for coupling a first endpiece (3) extending a tube (2) with a second endpiece (10) carried by the wall (1) of a member to which the tube (2) is connected, in which the second endpiece (10) has two substantially coaxial walls (11, 12) defining between them a blind annular housing (13) for receiving the first endpiece (3), and a sealing element (15) extending between the inside face (11a) of the outer wall (11) of the second endpiece and the outside surface (8) of the first endpiece when it is in place in the above-mentioned housing (13).

Abstract: A supply connection device for a fluid pressure system, the connection includes a head designed to be axially received in a body of a supply intake, and the connection is capable of being locked in a front position axially engaged in the supply intake body by a locking mechanism, which includes a globally symmetrical U-shaped pin with two transverse locking branches. The connection is unlocked from the body, for axially releasing, at least partly, rearward the connection outside the body, by elastic deformation of the locking mechanism which results from the co-operation between at least a part of the locking branches and at least a part of the body under the action of a releasing force exerted on the locking mechanism along a transverse direction. The elastic deformation is obtained by exerting a releasing force thrusting a connecting section of the two braches of the pin.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a perforating gun having stackable sections that latch, enabling the gun string to carry both compressive and tensile loads. This allows for the downhole assembly of guns of any desired length, and for the entire gun string to be removed after firing.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting hydraulic ducts has a first coupling element (1), in the form of a female coupling, with a receptacle (3) and a first locking face (10), and a second coupling element (2), in the form of a male coupling, The second coupling element (2) has an annular groove (9) that forms a second locking face (27) insertable into the receptacle (3). Several locking elements (10) are arranged in the annular groove (9). The locking elements (10) are held in the annular groove (9) and can be pivoted between a locking position and a releasing position. In the coupled condition of the coupling elements (1, 2), the first locking face (24) is axially supported on the second locking face (25). An unlocking sleeve (28) is displaceable between a locking position and a releasing position on the second coupling element (2). By moving the unlocking sleeve (28) from the locking position into the releasing position, the locking elements (10) are displaced from the locking position into the releasing position.

Abstract: A device and a method for positioning the ports and passages of injector parts during an assembly of a fuel injector. The device uses a groove or a keyway with a retaining band having a key portion disposed on the retaining band. The method includes forming grooves on the parts of the fuel injector to be aligned, preventing displacement of the parts by inserting the key portion of the retaining band into the substantially aligned groove.

Abstract: A quick-release fitting assembly has a male fitting and a female fitting. The male and female fittings are secured together by a retaining ring that is at least partially received in aligned first and second retaining grooves that are provided in the male fitting and the throat of the female fitting respectively. A water tight seal is provided by an O-ring that is retained in a sealing groove of the male fitting and radially compressed against the throat wall when the male fitting is inserted in the female fitting. The water tight seal remains substantially intact when the male fitting is rotated relative to the female fitting. In a preferred embodiment, the male fitting is removable from the female fitting by first compressing the retaining ring so that it no longer extends into the second retaining groove.

Abstract: A coupling assembly including a coupler body having a generally cylindrical shape and an opening at one end. The coupler body has an inner wall with an inner circumference and an outer wall. An abutment extends from the inner wall of the coupler body. The coupling assembly further includes a conduit having a generally cylindrical shape complementary to the coupler body. A coupler key groove extends along the inner circumference of an inner wall of the coupler body and is shaped like part of a parallelogram. The conduit has a conduit key groove and is generally shaped like part of a parallelogram. When the coupler key groove and the conduit key groove are aligned they form a pathway shaped like a parallelogram with two acute angles. An aperture in the wall of the coupler provides access to the pathway for a locking strip or flexible key. The locking key has a cross-section, which is a complementary shaped parallelogram. A sealing groove is also provided along the inner wall of the coupler to hold an O-ring.

Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe segments together is disclosed. The coupling is derived from a standard fitting and has a housing with a socket and a first expanded region adjacent to the socket and a second expanded region adjacent to the first expanded region. A sealing member is positioned in the first expanded region, a retainer is positioned in the second expanded region and a support washer having transversely oriented radial and coaxial flanges is positioned adjacent to the retainer. A lip turned inwardly on the second expanded region overlaps the radial flange and captures the support washer, retainer and sealing member within the coupling. The retainer has a plurality of radial teeth angularly oriented to engage a pipe and prevent its removal from the coupling.

Abstract: A detachable hose coupling includes an improved female coupler piece. The female piece is generally cylindrical female sleeve piece having a pair of coaxially aligned bored open surfaces which are in opposing generally equidistant positions and displaced from a vertical plane passing through a central longitudinal axis of the female sleeve piece. A grooved surface extends partially into an outer surface of the female sleeve and extends between the bored open surfaces. A male piece is provided and a staple is provided for use in connecting the male piece to the female piece, wherein the staple fits through the bored open surfaces and seats in the grooved surface.

Abstract: A connector for securing tubular members or conduits in sealed end to end relationship is disclosed. A split ring biased to an unlocked position is carried on the pin connection member in a recess. After the connection is made, the split ring is expanded through a window in the box connection member and locked in place. Alternative embodiments showing a split ring biased to a locked position and a split ring with an articulated joint are shown. A fourth embodiment that allows preloading of the split ring is shown also.

Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a first tube formed with two diametric openings, and a second gas tube extending into the first tube and having an annular groove aligned with the openings in the first tube. A retaining clip includes a U-shaped segment disposed at one side of the first tube, two clamping segments extending respectively from two opposite ends of the U-shaped segment through the openings in the first tube and the groove in the second tube in such a manner that the clamping segments engage releasably the groove in the second tube.

Abstract: A tube for a socket body having a structure of grooves and ribs using a reduced number of seal rings which can be easily manufactured. The tube coupler connects an easily-processed cocking ring to the socket.

Abstract: A lockwireless, anti-rotation fitting for connection to a connector. The fitting includes a coupler having a series of circumferential engagement portions disposed about an outer peripheral surface, and a nut receivable coaxially over the outer peripheral surface of the coupler, and which is threadably engageable with the connector. The nut also has a series of complementary circumferential engagement portions disposed about at an inner peripheral surface. With the nut being received coaxially over the first outer peripheral surface of the coupler, the nut is threadably engageable with the connector urging the coupler into a sealing engagement with a sealing surface of the connector, and with the coupler being engaged with the connector sealing surface, the first and second engagement portions are interengaged to delimit the rotation of the nut relative to the connector.

Abstract: Fittings configured as quick-connect couplings or valve assemblies utilize an O-ring to lock a male member within a female member. The O-ring engages a shoulder to both effect a seal and to prevent axial motion of the male member with respect to the female member. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention, pressure within lines coupled by the quick-connect couplings is used to effect locking of the couplings and in accordance with another embodiment, pressure within a container with which the valve assembly is used effects locking of the coupling.

Abstract: In a coupling for the connection of a washing-liquid pipe in a motor vehicle to another component, a catching element (3) designed for connecting two coupling parts (1, 2) has a shell (9) of C-shaped cross section intended for gripping. Catching noses (6) project radially inwardly from the shell (9). By this, mounting and demounting of the catching element (3) are especially simple.

Abstract: A fluid conduit joint that includes a male joint half and a female joint half that mate to define an annular groove, inside of which is disposed a bearing strip that secures the joint halves together, permits rotation of the couplings relative to one another, resists galvanic corrosion, and provides electrical insulating capabilities. The joint can also be configured to prevent rotation or to be secured at some desired orientation.

Abstract: An assembly having a first body including a housing for interconnecting with a second body, the housing being provided with an inlet for receiving the end of the second body and the second body having a portion with an external diameter different from the remainder of the second body, and means for securing said second body end within said inlet, said securing means having at least one first securing member to engage the second body at said different external diameter portion thereby to secure said second body end within said inlet.

Abstract: A fluid coupling includes various features. One feature is a disconnect tool that may expand a lock ring from engagement with a lock shoulder to permit the male half and female half to be separated. Another feature is to utilize geometry and structure whereby a leak would occur to indicate the condition of wear within the coupling while the coupling halves remain mechanically coupled. A further feature is to provide connection verification structure to assure that a complete connection of the male and female halves has been made. A still further feature is to provide an anti-rotational sleeve which would selectively prevent and permit relative rotation between the male half and the female half.

Abstract: A connector for securing tubular members or conduits in sealed end to end relationship is disclosed. A split ring biased to an unlocked position is carried on the pin connection member in a recess. After the connection is made, the split ring is expanded through a window in the box connection member and locked in place. Alternative embodiments showing a split ring biased to a locked position and a split ring with an articulated joint are shown. A fourth embodiment that allows preloading of the split ring is shown also.

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a female member having a receiving end with an axially extending passageway and inwardly facing groove extending outwardly from said passageway in a position spaced from the receiving end. A split metal locking ring is positioned in the groove. A male member is sized to be received in said receiving end and includes a rib having a ramp where the ramp in a first embodiment curves outwardly to an apex and in a first alternate embodiment curves outwardly to a flat and in a second alternate embodiment increases in height in a linear fashion until a relatively short distance from the flat where it curves outwardly to meet the flat, the rib also has a shoulder tapering away from the forward end and inwardly toward the axis.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of a means of quick connecting a male and female member, typically used to transmit fluid or gas under pressure, using only a standard internal retaining ring while still allowing for disassembly.

Abstract: A fluid coupling includes various features. One feature is a disconnect tool that may expand a lock ring from engagement with a lock shoulder to permit the male half and female half to be separated. Another feature is to utilize geometry and structure whereby a leak would occur to indicate the condition of wear within the coupling while the coupling halves remain mechanically coupled. A further feature is to provide connection verification structure to assure that a complete connection of the male and female halves has been made. A still further feature is to provide an anti-rotational sleeve which would selectively prevent and permit relative rotation between the male half and the female half.

Abstract: A coupling member has an internally threaded end portion and an opposite socket end portion with a pair of axially-spaced internal circumferential grooves. The internally threaded end portion receives an externally threaded end portion on a pipe, while the opposite socket end portion receives an end portion of another pipe that has an external circumferential groove aligned with one of the pair of internal grooves. A spline is inserted into the aligned grooves through a transverse hole in the wall of the opposite end portion of the coupling member to hold the coupling member and the other pipe against relative axial movement. The spline is a wire rope to provide high shear strength.

Abstract: Aligned circumferential grooves between a bell and spigot form a passage for receiving a locking strap that is insertable into the passage through an entrance opening in the wall of the bell. The locking strap has at least one projection adjacent the tail end portion thereof for engaging a surface of the passage to resist withdrawal of the locking strap from the passage. The entrance opening and the tail end portion of the locking strap have cooperating abutment and shoulder surfaces to releasably lock the strap within the passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for blocking a liquid- and/or vapour-flow from a hose and positioning a hose rupture to a coupling in the hose, e.g.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is disclosed that includes a first member and a second member having a receiving portion sized to receive the first member. A retaining formation is provided on one of the first and second members. The retaining formation includes a ramp and two or more grooves, wherein each groove is at least partially defined by converging surfaces. A locking member is moveably secured in a cavity in the other of the first and second members. The locking member is condfigured to be moved in a first radial direction by the ramp upon movement of the first member into the second member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube coupler which can easily perform a manufacturing process by omitting a direct process for a socket by connecting a easily-processed cocking ring to the socket.

Abstract: A quick-connect coupling for hoses or pipes with a coupling housing contains a connection piece and a housing part as well as a plug-type fitting wherein the housing part and the connection piece are realized in the form of two parts.

Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a female member having a receiving end with an axially extending passageway and inwardly facing groove extending outwardly from said passageway in a position spaced from the receiving end. A split metal locking ring is positioned in the groove. A male member is sized to be received in said receiving end and includes a rib having a ramp where the ramp in a first embodiment curves outwardly to an apex and in a first alternate embodiment curves outwardly to a flat and in a second alternate embodiment increases in height in a linear fashion until a relatively short distance from the flat where it curves outwardly to meet the flat, the rib also has a shoulder tapering away from the forward end and inwardly toward the axis.

Abstract: A connector for securing tubular members or conduits in sealed end to end relationship is disclosed. A split ring biased to an unlocked position is carried on the pin connection member in a recess. After the connection is made, the split ring is expanded through a window in the box connection member and locked in place. Alternative embodiments showing a split ring biased to a locked position and a split ring with an articulated joint are shown. A fourth embodiment that allows preloading of the split ring is shown also.

Abstract: A quick connection-release coupling according to the present invention comprises a female coupling part having a cylindrical adapter and a male coupling part having a cylindrical nipple, a resiliently expandable and retractable C-shaped spring ring being arranged along an inner circumferential surface of the adapter, the nipple having an engaging portion protruded on an outer circumferential surface thereof, and the engaging portion being capable of being engaged with or disengaged from said C-shaped spring ring. A cylindrical releasing jig being movable forward and backward against the engaging portion is threadably arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the nipple. When pulling the nipple out of the adapter, the releasing jig is moved forward and pushes the C-shaped spring ring using an advancing force of the thread, thereby radially expanding the C-shaped spring ring to cause the engaged state between the engaging portion and C-shaped spring ring to be released.

Abstract: A connector for connecting two tubular members has a pin and a box, the box having a bore that receives the pin in stabbing engagement. The bore having a grooved profile, and a split lock ring mounted to the pin, the lock ring snapping into engagement with the grooved profile in the box when the box and pin are stabbed together to lock the tubular members together. An annular wedge shoulder is located on the pin axially spaced apart and facing a rim on the box. The wedge shoulder and rim are inclined relative to each other, resulting in a closer axial distance between them at outer diameters of the pin and box than farther inward. An annular recess is located on the pin at an inner portion of the wedge shoulder, the recess having an inner wall facing outwardly.

Abstract: Aligned circumferential grooves between a bell and spigot form a passage for receiving a locking strap that is insertable into the passage through an entrance opening in the wall of the bell. The locking strap has at least one projection adjacent the tail end portion thereof for engaging a surface of the passage to resist withdrawal of the locking strap from the passage. The entrance opening and the tail end portion of the locking strap have cooperating abutment and shoulder surfaces to releasably lock the strap within the passage.

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: Disclosed is a connector of a fuel pipe for vehicle, which can be easily mounted on or separated from a connector housing by adjusting a latch. The latch includes guide members oppositely located at a prescribed interval, push members vertically located away from the opposite sides of the guide members, and two pair waved resilient members disposed on the upper and lower portions of the guide members. Each guide member has a curved inner surface, a slant surface on the front portion for guiding an insertion of the pipe, a fixed jaw on the rear portion for retaining a bead formed on the peripheral surface of the pipe, and a guide groove formed in the center portion thereof. The two pair waved resilient members elastically connect the push members and the guide members to provide a powerful elastic force to the two pair waved resilient members, so that the guide members are extended outward when the push members are pressed.

Abstract: A device for connecting a towed pipe to a towing apparatus, for example a percussion boring machine or a towing head, comprises an adapter sleeve adapted to the towing apparatus and a towed pipe of which the connecting end is, for example, provided with longitudinal slits and accordingly can be changed in diameter, and locking means by which the adapter sleeve and the towed pipe can be connected together in a sufficiently tension-resistant manner.

Abstract: A kitchen deck side spray assembly for attachment to a water hose includes a spray body having spray openings. There is a water path in the spray body connecting the spray openings with the hose. A valve member is located in the water path and there is a spring biasing the valve member to a normally closed position. A trigger on the spray body is in operative relationship with the valve member for causing movement thereof to operate the spray. A tube is connected to the water hose and there is a quick connect adapter positioned within the spray body. There are cooperating elements on the tube and the quick connect adapter for locking the tube to the adapter to thereby attach the side spray assembly to the hose. The side spray may be disassembled from the hose, completely from above the sink deck, permitting the exterior of the side spray to be replaced without the necessity of work being done underneath the sink deck.

Abstract: A cartridge concentrically received within a bushing fixed to the end wall of an air reservoir tank. The bushing includes a retaining groove for receiving a snap ring engageable with a retaining surface on the cartridge, thereby securing the cartridge within the end wall of the tank. The cartridge includes a fluid passageway which may be provided with a plurality of components, including push-to-connect tube or hose fittings, inlet check valves, pressure relief valves, or the like, by which the cartridge provides for communication with the interior of the air reservoir tank.

Abstract: A quick-connect coupling which includes a locking ring (20) disposed in an coupling body to co-operate with a catch surface on a tube fitted into the coupling. The ring is elastically deformable to go between an unlocking configuration and a locking configuration, in which at least one locking zone (30, 32) co-operates with the catch surface. To this end, the ring is provided with at least one unlocking bridge (22, 24) that protrudes through a slot in the body of the coupling. The ring is constituted by a strip that is plastically deformed to have at least the locking zone and the bridge. The ring forms a closed loop and has two ends (20A, 20B) which overlap, and which are suitable for sliding one over the other while the ring is being elastically deformed.

Abstract: A quick-release fitting assembly has a male fitting and a female fitting. The male and female fittings are secured together by a retaining ring that is at least partially received in aligned first and second retaining grooves that are provided in the male fitting and the throat of the female fitting respectively. A water tight seal is provided by an O-ring that is retained in a sealing groove of the male fitting and radially compressed against the throat wall when the male fitting is inserted in the female fitting. The water tight seal remains substantially intact when the male fitting is rotated relative to the female fitting. In a preferred embodiment, the male fitting is removable from the female fitting by first compressing the retaining ring so that it no longer extends into the second retaining groove.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting hydraulic ducts has a first coupling element (1), in the form of a female coupling, with a receptacle (3) and a first locking face (10), and a second coupling element (2), in the form of a male coupling, The second coupling element (2) has an annular groove (9) that forms a second locking face (27) insertable into the receptacle (3). Several locking elements (10) are arranged in the annular groove (9). The locking elements (10) are held in the annular groove (9) and can be pivoted between a locking position and a releasing position. In the coupled condition of the coupling elements (1, 2), the first locking face (24) is axially supported on the second locking face (25). An unlocking sleeve (28) is displaceable between a locking position and a releasing position on the second coupling element (2). By moving the unlocking sleeve (28) from the locking position into the releasing position, the locking elements (10) are displaced from the locking position into the releasing position.

Abstract: A coupling assembly that includes: a) a female coupling member including a cavity opening onto its receiving end, where the cavity has an annular groove; b) a male coupling member including an annular rib, the rib having a tapered leading edge, a trailing edge and a maximum diameter between the leading and trailing edges; c) a diametrically expandable locking ring carried in the annular groove of the female coupling member; and d) an annular collar slidably carried on the male coupling member axially between the trailing edge of the annular rib and the trailing end of the male coupling member, where the annular collar includes an outer circumferential surface having an outer diameter substantially equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the annular rib and where the annular collar is slidable on the male coupling member from an unlocked position, in which the collar is positioned axially against the annular rib providing a relatively smooth circumferential surface from the trailing edge of the annula

Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting two members is provided that includes a first “male” member and a second “female” member. The first member includes a release sleeve moveably mounted thereon having a rigid release portion and a flexible sealing portion. The second member comprises at least one of an integral coupling member integrated into an apparatus, such as a pump, and an independent coupling member. Upon connection of the first and second members, the flexible sealing portion sealingly engages a mating surface on the second member to substantially inhibit the entry of contamination into an area between the first and second members when connected. The present invention provides an improved release sleeve that releases the male member from both an independent female member and an integral female member.

Abstract: The present invention includes a pre-assembled, high-pressure coupling interface adapter for use with a non-threaded port of a female member. The adapter comprises a generally cylindrically shaped metal body including a central longitudinal channel and an inner and outer surface. The body includes an external segment having an external end and an internal segment having an internal end, the internal segment configured for receipt within the port of the female member. The inner surface of the body is configured to engage and secure one or more external features of a separate male coupling member. The present invention also includes a coupling assembly including a coupling adapter and a method for forming a female coupling assembly including an adapter.

Abstract: A pipe connection device has a C-shaped ring, an O-shaped ring, at least a first annular collar to receive the C-shaped ring, and at least a second annular collar to receive the O-shaped ring. The first annular collar has a tapering portion and at least an insertion hole.