Abstract: A cooling system arrangement for allowing cooled storage and cooled transport of foodstuffs. Further, the cold storage device assembly may have a storage volume that includes at least one reservoir chamber formed by a liquid-tight reservoir wall and is at least partially filled with a cold storage medium. Additionally, heat insulation covers the reservoir chamber on the side facing away from the storage volume. The reservoir wall is an integral part of the cold storage device, and a coolant inlet and outlet are arranged thereon. In addition, a heat exchanger through which at least one coolant duct passes is arranged in or on the reservoir chamber so that coolants coming from the coolant inlet flow through the heat exchanger to the coolant outlet and can withdraw heat from the cold storage medium and/or can cause the cold storage medium to freeze in the process.

Abstract: A retaining system for a solenoid assembly of a liquid adhesive dispensing system includes a quick-release mechanism configured to secure the solenoid assembly in place. The quick-release mechanism engages an air tube of the solenoid and thereby secures the entire solenoid assembly to a manifold. The quick-release mechanism can release the solenoid, facilitating easy removal of the entire solenoid assembly, by a simple turning, pushing, or pulling action on the quick-release mechanism. The released solenoid can then be removed and replaced, thereby minimizing downtime caused due to the replacement of a faulty solenoid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling for the disconnectable connection of pipelines for a pressurized fluid, this coupling comprising a plug element and a socket element (100) intended to be coupled with one another, the socket element including a hollow cylindrical body (102) centered on a central axis (X100) and including an inner radial surface and an outer radial surface and defining a radial opening (104), and a locking element (118), comprising a translatable member (118a), along a radial translation axis relative to the central axis, inside the radial opening (104), which is able to guide the member (118a) between a first position, in which the member protrudes inward relative to the inner radial surface, and a second position, in which the member protrudes outward relative to the outer radial surface and in which the member (118a) does not protrude inward relative to the inner radial surface, the plug element comprises a locking ring that is axially movable between a locking position, in which it

Abstract: The quick coupling for fluid under pressure, comprising a hollow valve body, an obturator stem slidable along an axis of the valve body in contrast and by the action of elastic means configured and arranged to automatically arrange said obturator stem in a closing position of the valve body, and hydraulic sealing means between the valve body and a cylindrical terminal of the obturator stem, the hydraulic sealing means comprising at least one hollow plain bearing for reducing friction having an internal cylindrical surface mateable with the terminal of the obturator stem, and a plurality of elastic elements independent from one another configured and arranged to strain the bearing at a radial compression force for the uniform hydraulic seal against the terminal, the elastic elements being distributed at least mainly along the extension of the bearing in the direction of the axis.

Abstract: A fuel dispenser comprises a fuel nozzle configured to be connected to a vehicle fuel system. Fuel piping configured to transfer fuel from at least one fuel storage tank associated with the fuel dispenser through the fuel nozzle into the vehicle fuel system is also provided. A flow control valve and a flow measurement device are located along the fuel piping, the flow measurement device having a housing defining a flow path therethrough. The flow measurement device includes a first exciter for producing a first wave in fuel moving along the flow path. A second exciter produces a second wave in the fuel which passes through the first wave, wherein the second wave has a higher frequency than the first wave. At least one sensor is spaced apart from the first exciter and the second exciter, the at least one sensor being configured to detect at least one measurable characteristic of the second wave from which flow rate can be derived.

Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid includes a male connector and a female connector that have a closed configuration when detached from one another. The first end of the male connector is configured to mate with a first end of the female connector. When the male connector is coupled with the female connector, complementary structures engage to move seals away from ports in the male connector and the female connector, opening a fluid pathway through the connectors. The mating ends of the connectors are not exposed to the medical fluid when the connectors are coupled so that when the connectors are disconnected, the mating ends are substantially free of residual medical fluid.

Abstract: A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical power and communications channels, while in a harsh or submerged environment during which time the contacting interfaces of the power and communication channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a hybrid optic and/or electric connector that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid inter connection within an extremely hostile environment across a broad market range of applications with a novel end-seal concept in a scalable form factor with minimal actuation stresses and designed for high volume commodity manufacturing.

Abstract: A fluid coupling has an outlet for receiving the lead end of a tubular fluid conduit having an external locking shoulder. The coupling also holds within it adjacent an outlet a valve body that is normally closed, but is contacted and displaced against the closing force of a bias spring to open the outlet when the conduit is fully inserted and locked into the coupling by way of said locking shoulder.

Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid receiver that includes a receiver base having an inlet and an outlet. The apparatus also includes a tubular cylinder having an inlet and an outlet, where the outlet of the tubular cylinder is coupled to the inlet of the receiver base. The tubular cylinder has a keyed outer surface, which in one embodiment, includes at least one surface feature extending annularly around the surface of the tubular cylinder. The surface feature engages with at least one tumbler in a fluid nozzle. The system includes the fluid receiver and a fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle, in one embodiment, has an arrangement of tumblers that are positioned adjacent an inlet of the fluid nozzle and configured to engage the keyed outer surface of the fluid receiver.

Abstract: A diaphragm valve has a valve body which includes at least one flow passage for fluid flow, a valve drive including a housing, and a diaphragm which can be deflected by the valve drive, in order to selectively open and close the flow passage. The rim of the diaphragm is axially clamped in a fluid-tight way between valve body and valve drive, wherein clamping of the diaphragm is effected by a screw-nut connection and the screw and the nut surround the rim of the diaphragm as seen in actuating direction of the valve drive and one of the two parts formed by screw and nut is non-rotatably provided at the valve body or at the valve drive. The other one of the two parts can be screwed in or on and additionally is rotatorily movable. The movable part is supported on the valve drive or on the valve body by an anti-friction bearing.

Abstract: An anesthetic tank includes an insertion mouth for inserting an injection adapter of an anesthetic container, and a storage portion communicating with the insertion mouth. A volatile anesthetic inside of the anesthetic container is injected into the storage portion. An identifying member is arranged on the outside of the insertion mouth and is rotatable around the center axis of the insertion mouth. The identifying member has key groove formed in the internal surface of an insertion hole for inserting the injection adapter. The key groove are used for identifying the type of the volatile anesthetic in collaboration with keys formed in the injection adapter. A cover member has an opening formed in the position facing the insertion mouth and the insertion hole and presses the peripheral part of the identifying member.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for motor vehicles includes an air conditioner case having a drainage port, an evaporator installed within the air conditioner case, a drainage hose configured to discharge condensate water generated in the evaporator to the outside of a vehicle room, the drainage hose connected to the drainage port and drawn out to the outside of the vehicle room through a dashboard, and a connector means configured to rotatably connect the drainage hose to the drainage port of the air conditioner case so as to permit rotation of the drainage hose with respect to the drainage port when the drainage hose is twisted in an assembling process of the drainage hose.

Abstract: A fluid transmission fitting (100) is described comprising a flat-faced female coupler (47) with a frontal annular seal (400) to protect from the introduction of impurities, when uncoupled, during the step of coupling-uncoupling and when coupled to a flat-faced male coupler (48).

Abstract: A coupling and method are provided that include a coupler and nipple. The nipple has a valve in a normally-closed position and an outer peripheral surface with a plurality of spaced-apart, close-ended cam paths. The coupler has a valve in a normally-closed position and includes a set of latching balls for engagement with the cam paths to secure the coupler to the nipple. The coupler further includes a sleeve mounted thereon and movable between forward and retracted positions. In the forward position, the latching balls are forced into an inward position that prevents release of the latching balls from the cam paths, and in the retracted position, the latching balls are permitted to extend to an outward position enabling initial engagement with or disengagement from the cam paths. The coupler also includes a set of locking balls that prevents movement of the sleeve to the retracted position.

Abstract: A device used for pressing air and/or tire sealant into a tire. The device has a device filled with tire sealant, a compression part, a vent port, a fluid port, a linkage and a socket which can be connected to the vent port or the fluid port by the linkage part, so as to supply compressed air generated by the compression part either to the device filled with tire sealant, so as to pump the tire sealant out of the fluid port and into the tire, or to the vent port, so as to pump air into the tire.

Abstract: A guided wave radar level measurement device includes a process connection composed of an outer conductor and a central conductor. The central conductor is surrounded at least in part by a dielectric material. One or more resilient metal seals can be employed to form a hermetic seal around a portion of the probe. The metal seal protects the dielectric material such that the hermetic seal is isolated from process and temperature shock. The metal seal(s) can be further mated with one or more insulators and one or more gaskets, the metal seal(s) to provide a thermal and mechanical barrier as well as offering chemical resistance to the guided wave radar level measurement apparatus.

Abstract: Pull-out sprayhead (1) for a faucet, comprising: an inlet fitting (10) provided with a coupling end (11a) which can be connected to an extractable water supply pipe; a supply mouth (10d) in fluid communication with said coupling end (10d); and a magnet (12) fixed at the inlet fitting (10) and designed to allow releasable connection of said pull-out sprayhead (1) to a faucet neck (20), said magnet (12) being arranged in a watertight housing chamber (13) defined between an outer wall of said inlet fitting (10) and a covering nut (14) fastened to said inlet fitting (10).

Abstract: A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical power and communications channels, while in a harsh or submerged environment during which time the contacting interfaces of the power and communication channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a hybrid optic and/or electric connector that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid inter connection within an extremely hostile environment across a broad market range of applications with a novel end-seal concept in a scalable form factor with minimal actuation stresses and designed for high volume commodity manufacturing.

Abstract: A releasable valved coupler and a method of producing and using such a coupler including a coupler body having a first valve element and a coupler insert having a second valve element, wherein a first valve tip of the first valve element can engage a second valve tip of the second valve element upon insertion of the coupler insert inside of a tubular chamber of the coupler body, whereby the first valve element disengages a first valve seat and the second valve element disengages a second valve seat to open a flow path through the coupler. By moving the coupler body and the coupler insert in outward opposed axial directions, the first and second valve tips can disengage, correspondingly engaging the first valve element with the first valve seat and engaging the second valve element with the second valve seat to close the flow path through the coupler.

Abstract: A valve is mounted in a first bore in a first separable section of a transmission to block or allow fluid flow through the first bore to a second bore in a second transmission section depending on whether the first and second sections are joined together or separated. A movable portion of the valve is responsive to an actuator during relative movement of the transmission sections to shift between fluid flow open and fluid flow closed positions. The valve can include a valve housing fixed in the first bore and a carrying plunger biased to the fluid blocking position and responsive to the actuator for movement to the fluid flow open position. The valve forms a fluid flow path between the first and second bores across the gap between the facing surfaces of the joined transmission sections.

Abstract: A quick connect fluid conduit connector includes male and female connector components that releasably engage with each other to fluidically connect two fluid conduits. The female connector component defines a receptacle for receiving a distal end of the male connector component, and a latch in the female connector component is configured to engage with a latch catch groove on the male connector component to reliably secure these components together in a sealed coupling. The latch is a unitary piece having a large release button integrally formed with multiple spring arms, thereby simplifying assembly of the fluid conduit connector and providing redundancy against failure modes. In addition, the female connector component may also include a lock mechanism engaged with the latch for providing additional protection against unintentional disconnection of the male and female connector components.

Abstract: A quick release connector is provided, including: a female connector, including an inner sleeve member, an outer sleeve member slidably sleeved on the inner sleeve member, a first elastic member abutting against between the inner and outer sleeve members, an blocking member disposed on and partially protrudable into the inner sleeve member and a first elastic abutting assembly disposed in the female connector; a male connector, including a connecting protrusion, the connecting protrusion being movable between a stuck position and a releasing position relative to the inner sleeve member, the connecting protrusion elastically abutted by the first elastic abutting assembly to be in the stuck position normally. Wherein, when the connecting protrusion is in the stuck position, the male connector is non-withdrawable from the female connector; and when the connecting protrusion is in the releasing position, the male connector is withdrawable from the female connector.

Abstract: A connector apparatus including a body, a fluid supply connection subassembly and a docking station connection subassembly. The body defines a fluid passageway including a first passageway portion and a second passageway portion generally perpendicular to the first passageway portion. The first passageway portion including a first end outlet and the second passageway portion including a second end outlet. The fluid supply connection subassembly is at the first end of the body and includes an elongated probe defined by the first end outlet. The docking station connection subassembly is at the second end of the body and includes an elongated spout defining the second end outlet. The elongated spout extends from a frame including an outside surface and a base rim. The base rim defines a plane with the elongated spout extending therebeyond.

Abstract: First and second conduits are joined in a manner to control electrical resistance of a conduit circuit. A cylindrical section of an adapter is placed onto an end of the first conduit. A part of the cylindrical section is crimped onto the first conduit while a spacing block made of a polymer material having a previously chosen conductivity is positioned around the end of the first conduit and clipped onto the cylindrical section. The crimping locks the spacing block to the adapter and deforms an assembly comprising the clipping pieces of the spacing block and the adapter, so as to immobilize the clipping pieces relative to each other in a direction parallel to an axis of the cylindrical section of the adapter, and such that an exterior surface of the first conduit engages interior surfaces of the spacing block and the adapter.

Abstract: A connecting device for transmitting pressurized fluids including a pipe having an inner flow channel, a body including an inner cavity isolated from the inner flow channel, and a displacement member for moving the pipe in the body between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration and wherein the displacement member includes a pusher member movable within the body, an off-centered member connected to the slide member, a connecting rod ring and a rear housing formed in the body, defining a first articulation diameter (?1) between the pusher member and the off-centered member around a first axis (A1), a second articulation diameter (?2) between the off-centered member and the connecting rod member around a second axis (A2), and a third articulation diameter (?3) between the connecting rod ring and the rear housing around a third axis (A3) and wherein the three axes are separate and parallel to a transverse direction transverse of the device.

Abstract: A hydraulic section (1) for actuating a vehicle clutch having a master cylinder (3), a slave cylinder (2) and a hydraulic line (4) which connects both cylinders and is divided into two line sections by a ventilating device (5). The line sections of the hydraulic line which act as a siphon (4a) and a riser (4b) are guided together to said ventilating device (5), such that they are spaced apart from one another, in a chamber which is formed from at least one of these ends.

Abstract: A quick connect assembly having a female fitting attached to an end of a first fluid coupling and exhibiting an interior passage defined by a plurality of linearly extending and circumferentially spaced fingers. Undersides of said fingers collectively define a concentric concave profile an inwardly recessed distance from a connecting end. A male fitting attaches to an end of a second fluid coupling and includes an annular projection at an intermediate location generally matching the concave profile. Upon inserting the male fitting, the female fingers outwardly deflect, following which they inwardly retract concurrent with the projection seating within the interior concave profile. A covering cap is supported upon the male fitting and, upon displacing over projecting ends of the fingers, prevents inadvertent disengagement of the fittings.

Abstract: A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector that is releasably coupleable to the first connector. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are axially separated. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a sufficient separation force is applied to the assembly, and to be moved from the second configuration to the first configuration when a sufficient connecting force is applied to the assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a quick connect and disconnect coupling system which limits the free rotation between the female socket and the male plug of the coupling with respect to one another. It comprises a male plug having a coupling end and a female socket having a coupling end with a receiving opening therein to receive the coupling end of the male plug when the connectors are in a coupled condition. A holding mechanism is associated with the coupling end. The male plug includes a non-circular surface that inter-engages the locking balls within the female quick connect socket to substantially prevent relative rotation of the male plug in relation to the female socket. The coupling is particularly useful for attaching accessories for fluid dispensing as used in highly pressurized spray applications to allow the ability to rotationally adjust the dispensing action.

Abstract: The invention relates, in general, to couplings for the connection of lines, such as, in particular, flexible lines, to one another or for the coupling of flexible lines to fittings. For this purpose, a quick-action coupling (1) for coupling together fluid-conducting lines is described, which comprises a first coupling part (3) and a second coupling part (5), as well as a seal (7) for sealing the two coupling parts (3, 5) and a locking mechanism (9) in order to couple together the two coupling parts (3, 5) in a releasable manner. The two coupling parts (3, 5) are equipped with valve arrangements (11, 13). Each of the two valves (11, 13)* comprises an axially displaceable valve (15, 17), with the valve (15) of the first valve arrangement (11) having an opening (150), in which a plunger (152) is mounted so as to move axially. In the state in which the coupling parts (3, 5) are coupled together, the plunger (152) keeps the two valves (15, 17) apart from each other.

Abstract: This female quick coupling (2) element (10) is intended to cooperate, by press fitting (F1) along a press fitting axis (X10-X20), with a male element (20). It comprises a body (102) centred on a longitudinal axis (X10) of the passage of fluid and comprising a flat front face (108), a relief valve (120) comprising a valve (110) housed in the duct for the passage of fluid and mobile along the longitudinal axis, a manoeuvring ring (130) mounted slidingly around the body and defining, at its distal end (134), a mouth (E10) for receiving the male element. The manoeuvring ring is provided with at least one relief (136) of engagement with a corresponding relief (226) of the male element. The female coupling element further comprises a safety ring (150) mounted around the body (102), radially inside the manoeuvring ring (130), mobile axially in relation to the body (102) between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rigid structure having first and second collars, a quick connect connector having first and second shoulders, and a spring biasing the connector toward an extended position with the first shoulder against the first collar and the second shoulder against the second collar. The first collar and the first shoulder form an inwardly and rearwardly angled contact surface there between, and the second collar and the second shoulder form an inwardly and rearwardly angled contact surface there between. The connector is centered in the first and second collars unless acted upon by a force overcoming the spring and pushing the connector to a retracted position with the first and second shoulders out of contact with the first and second collars. When retracted, the connector may adjust its position longitudinally, vertically, laterally or angularly to facilitate coupling with a mating fixed quick connect connector.

Abstract: A valved insert for insertion into a coupling body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the valved insert includes a housing and an internal valve slidably disposed within an internal passage of the housing. The housing can be configured to have a sidewall defining an internal flow passage, a first open end and a retaining clip recess. The sidewall has a first thickness at the first open end and a second thickness adjacent to the clip recess. In one embodiment, the retaining clip recess has a height that is greater than one half the first thickness and less than or equal to one half the second thickness. The internal valve and the housing can also be provided with corresponding stop surfaces to limit the inward motion of the internal valve into the housing. In one embodiment, the stop surfaces are angled to form ramped surfaces.

Abstract: A cooling system that includes a heat exchange plate defining a coolant circulation duct and equipped with connector elements each having a closure member for opening and closing the connector elements to the coolant circulation duct, a volume compensating device including a piston mounted to slide, relative to the plate, between a first retracted position and a second forward position, and wherein the system includes a coolant supply for the duct and a coolant discharge for the duct each of which includes connecting elements complementary to the connector elements of the plate, and wherein a maintaining member is secured to at least a first complementary connector element to lock the piston in the first position, when a first connector element of the plate and the first complementary connecting element are coupled, and retains the piston in the first position, during separation of the first connector element of the plate and the first complementary connecting element and until the closure member of the first

Abstract: A dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member protects an opposing undersea hydraulic coupling member when the hydraulic lines are not operating. The dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member has a water displacement expansion chamber with a piston in the chamber that allows trapped water and/or air to move from the receiving chamber into the water displacement expansion chamber during connection of the dummy coupling member to the opposing coupling member. The piston has both a primary seal and a secondary, hydrostatic seal for preventing seawater from entering the portion of the water displacement expansion chamber that is contacted by the primary seal.

Abstract: A hydraulic coupling for use in a vehicle drive train having a fluid path which extends between the housing of the hydraulic coupling and a coupling mechanism. The fluid path includes a first aperture formed in the housing with a first diameter and a longitudinal axis, as well as a second aperture formed in the coupling mechanism. A rigid conduit extends between the first and second apertures with a first portion having a diameter that is less than the first diameter of the first aperture so as to define an adjustment gap that allows the rigid conduit to move out of alignment with the longitudinal axis in response to misalignment between the first and second apertures. In addition, the rigid conduit provides resistance to torque imposed upon the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a retainer for connecting a first container, where the retainer is positioned in a cavity defined by a port housing that includes an axially fixed actuator. The housing also includes a plug member constructed to seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The plug member is configured to move axially relative to the actuator. Rotation of the retainer relative to the actuator causes the plug member to move to an open position in which it does not seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing also causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing so that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container.

Abstract: A quick connector contains a body, an air inlet seat, a piston pushing device, a fitting device, and a driving device. The body includes an outer screwing section, an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a first air inlet, an air outlet, a connecting tube, an oil seal, and a first fixing orifice. The air inlet seat includes a first end coupling with an air supply pipe and includes a second end screwing with the body. The piston pushing device includes a head member and a piston rod, and the head member has a venting orifice, the piston rod includes a valve. The fitting device includes a flange spacer ring, a resilient element, a gasket, and a positioning loop, the flange spacer ring includes an abutting face. The driving device includes a controlling member with a second fixing orifice, an opening, an elastic element, a shaft, and a stopping block.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may include a fluid connector. The fluid connector may include a holding portion including a housing defining a channel, a sleeve disposed in the channel and defining a passage, an adapter disposed in the passage of the sleeve, and a filter configured to prevent the flow of contaminants into the channel of the housing. The fluid connector may also include an insert portion configured to be inserted into the channel of the housing and secured to the holding portion.

Abstract: A conduit coupling can have a male portion and a female portion, with each portion having an internal biasing member. When the male portion is disconnected from the female portion, the internal biasing member in the male portion can cause a seal on a moveable plug to be biased against a lip of a stationary wall member to seal liquid from leaking out of the male portion. Also, the internal biasing member in the female portion can cause a lip of a moveable wall member to be biased against a seal that is connected to a stationary plug. Both the stationary plug and moveable plug can be connected to retaining portions by strips that are disposed away from an axis of the conduit coupling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge and purging device (10) adapted for limiting the pressure of a fluid (F) occupying the inner volume of a connecting endpiece (2). The device (10) comprises a valve or a valve actuation piston; an inner enclosure (30) opening out on a front face (22) of the valve or of the piston; and an obturator (60) moveable between a closed position (C1) where it obturates the front face (22) at a first seal area (Z92) defining a first seal section (S92) towards the front face (22) and an open position where it no longer obturates the front face (22).

Abstract: A breakaway assembly including a first connector including a ball portion movably received therein and a second connector including a coupling portion. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the coupling portion is removably received in the ball portion and the first and second connectors together define a fluid path through which fluid may flow, and a second configuration in which the coupling portion is not received in the ball portion. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a sufficient separation force is applied to the assembly. The assembly further includes a valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors. The valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration to allow fluid to flow therethrough, and to move to a closed position.

Abstract: A hydraulic coupler (100) includes a first coupling (102) and the second coupling (106) and further includes a fluid cavity (144) defined in a second support (108) for the second coupling (106) configured to eject fluid and clean at least one of the first coupling (102) and the second coupling (106) as the first coupling (102) and the second coupling (106) are mutually engaged.

Abstract: A hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, whether it is ISO A or ISO B type or flat face, which makes the hydraulic system more compact with a better distribution of the coupling forces, easier machining operation, and a coupling system between the couplings under a more efficient pressure. A first purpose of the invention is the improvement in hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, which has a greater contact surface, employs a smaller diameter for the plug coupling connector in the socket coupling, allowing a greater amount of balls without reducing the material section between the holes that host the balls, and giving the same resistance to the connector as well as a greater support area due to the greater number of balls. Secondly, it is an improvement of the present invention a hydraulic coupling for a quick coupling, which adopts an asymmetrical geometry of the plug coupling peripheral duct that allows applying a more practical and economic tool.

Abstract: A male and female set of hydraulic coupler cartridges mate such that one part of the coupler can be left in place, e.g. the female coupler, with the other portion of the coupler, e.g. the male coupler, being removably connected or disconnected. Valves within each cartridge comprise an actuator and springs within each cartridge urge the valves into a closed, sealing position. When the cartridges mate, spring and/or fluid pressure within the cartridges operates to either allow or disallow fluid flow. Once the cartridges are mated, their respective springs are partially compressed and movement of one of the valves operates to compress one spring and correspondingly decompress the other. The cartridges can therefore be mated and unmated, e.g. subsea, while fluid flow is prevented through them during the mating and unmating.

Abstract: A sterile connector assembly for mounting on a fluid system includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a stem defining a fluid passage therethrough, a first housing surrounding the stem and defining a first aperture, and a first valve disposed over the first aperture. The second connector includes a second housing configured to matingly engage the first housing. The second housing defines a second aperture and defines a seal structure. The seal structure is configured to engage the stem. The second connector also includes a second valve disposed over the second aperture. The second valve is configured to engage the first valve when the first housing engages the second housing.

Abstract: A connector for removably connecting two fluid channels which includes a first element and a second element that fit into one another and wherein the first element includes a body connected with the second element when the second element and the first element are at least partially fitted into one another following a combined relative rotational and translational movement, by a first link between at least one locking pin and at least one locking slot, and wherein the first element includes a single ring mounted around the body and wherein the body and the ring are linked following a combined relative rotational and translational movement by a second link between at least one guiding pin and at least one guiding slot.

Abstract: Coupling holding means 50 comprising retainers 53 and retainer engaging portions 52 for holding a coupled state is provided between a socket S10 and a plug P10 of a coupler. Engaging pawl portions 54 are formed on the inner sides of a pair of retainers 53 provided on both sides of a nozzle portion 32. By causing the retainers 53 to move outwardly in a coupling operation, a gap between the retainers 53 and the nozzle portion 32 can be made small. By forming interference preventing portions 58 in the engaging pawl portions 54, the retainers 53 can be provided at a smaller interval than the outer diameter of the nozzle portion 32 whereby the coupler can be made even more compact. Further, by forming the retainers 53 higher than the foremost end portion of the nozzle portion 32, the nozzle portion 32 can be protected by the retainers 53 even in an unexpected event such as falling and damage will not extend directly to the nozzle portion 32.

Abstract: A shut-off valve or connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell is disclosed. The valve comprises a first valve component and a second valve component. Each valve component has an outer housing and a biased slidable member disposed inside the housing forming an internal seal. During the connection process, the two valve components establish an inter-component seal. Afterward, in one suitable embodiment the slidable member moves inward and opens the internal seal in the valve component to establish a flow path. In another embodiment, the slidable member moves inward and exposes a first filler and the first filler abuts a second filler in the other valve component to establish a flow path. In other embodiments, at least one valve component is sized and dimensioned to limit access to the internal seal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multipart valve assembly. The assembly can be used in selectively coupling two vehicles. The assembly includes inter-fitting male and female components and associated control valves. Coupling the male and female components establishes media (fluid or gas), communications, and electrical paths between space vehicles. This permits the passage of media from one vehicle to the other and likewise enables one vehicle to operate the control valve of the other vehicle.