F16L19/005

Self-locking fluid coupling assembly

In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure a fluid coupling assembly defining an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction is provided. The fluid coupling assembly includes a male coupling including a first MC attachment interface, a second MC attachment interface, and an outer surface extending along the circumferential direction; a ferrule coupling including an FC attachment interface pressed against the first MC attachment interface, a lip extending along the radial direction, and an outer surface extending along the circumferential direction to define a circular shape; and a nut coupling including an NC attachment interface rotatably engaged with the second MC attachment interface, a flange extending along the radial direction and pressed against the lip of the ferrule coupling, and an inner surface extending along the circumferential direction to define a circular shape; wherein the outer surface of the male coupling, the outer surface of the ferrule, or the inner surface of the nut coupling includes a plurality of non-resilient protrusions spaced along the circumferential direction for contacting an opposing surface and increasing a loosening resistance of the fluid coupling assembly.

Conduit coupling adapter
11371638 · 2022-06-28 · ·

A conduit coupling adapter for securing attaching a conduit to an enclosure is disclosed. The conduit coupling adapter generally includes a first end for receiving a conduit and attaching to it via an adhesive, and a second end coupled to the second end comprises threads and is configured for attaching to an enclosure using a locknut.

JOINT
20220186860 · 2022-06-16 · ·

A joint that is coupled to a cylindrical fluid discharger whose peripheral edge expands radially outward. The joint includes a cylindrical coupler that is coupled to the fluid discharger and has a male screw on an outer peripheral surface thereof, an engager that engages with the peripheral edge, and a tubular body that has a female screw to be coupled to the male screw on an inner peripheral surface thereof, and switches between a first state in which the attachment and the detachment of the fluid discharger and the joint are allowed and a second state in which the attachment and the detachment of the fluid discharger and the joint are restricted.

Pipe union assembly
11739871 · 2023-08-29 ·

A pipe union assembly that includes a female end of a first pipe section and a male end of a second pipe section. The pipe union assembly also includes a quick union nut securable to the female end, a retainer collar securable to the quick union nut and a segmented load ring disposed between the male end of the second pipe section and the quick union nut. The quick union nut, the retainer collar and the segmented load ring cooperate to maintain the male end of the second pipe section inside the female end of the first pipe section. A method of using the pipe union assembly to join a first pipe section and a second pipe section.

Hose connector assembly

A hose connector assembly for connecting a hose to a port of a pressurized fluid system, the system including a socket and an adapter tube in fluid communication, with an end portion of the socket adapted to be connected to a port and having a receiving opening. The adapter tube has a plug-in end portion to be pushed into the receiving opening which is adapted to cooperate with the plug-in end portion to form a plug-in connection mechanism. The adapter tube has a hose connector end fitting adapted to be received in, hold and retain a hose end portion. Complementary locking surfaces of the receiving opening and plug-in end portion are engaged when the plug-in end portion is connected by the plug-in connection mechanism to the socket to lock the adapter tube with respect to the socket against rotation about the longitudinal axis of the adapter tube within the socket.

Dynamic bellows fluid fitting

A fitting for a fluid line that will contain pressurized fluid can include first and second fitting elements with respective sealing surfaces and an indicator element for indicating when a fluid seal has been formed. A fitting for a fluid line that will contain pressurized fluid can include first and second fitting elements with a sealing structure secured in one of the first and second fitting elements, wherein the sealing structure is axially resiliently compressible, one example of which includes a bellows element.

Fluid coupling and method of assembly

Fluid coupling (10), comprising: a first member (20) configured for connection with a first fluid conduit (16); a second member (30) configured for connection with a second fluid conduit (18); a nut (50) disposed at least partially around the first member (20), the nut (50) configured to engage the second member (30); and a sleeve (60) configured to rotate the nut (50) and cause or facilitate engagement between the nut (50) and the second member (30).

Non-preloaded threaded pipe connection for temporary high pressure piping
11187356 · 2021-11-30 · ·

A temporary piping system is disclosed for use in a high pressure fluidic system. The temporary piping system including a connection pin including a first sealing surface, a connection box including external threads and a second sealing surface for engaging the first sealing surface of the connection pin to create a fluidic seal, an outer sleeve including internal threads for threadingly engaging the external threads of the connection box to secure the box with respect to the inner pipe to maintain the fluidic seal, and a locking system for preventing the connection box from being separated from the connection pin.

HYGIENIC COUPLING SYSTEM

A conduit clamping and sealing system includes: a bearing element including: a back segment with an external back thread for attaching to a device or fastening to a box or enclosure; a middle segment for receiving a conduit and guiding and/or aligning a hygienic sleeve system; and a front segment for receiving a seal, and a front nut for sealing a connection between the conduit and the bearing element and fastening the hygienic sleeve system.

Manual pipe valve connector for jointed pipe connections with quick release check valve assembly and uses thereof
11215013 · 2022-01-04 ·

The present invention provides a novel clutch connector assembly for jointed pipe, threaded pipe, coiled tubing or any threaded or non-threaded pipe for a bottom hole assembly that eliminates the need to use screw threads to mate two pipes or mechanical assemblies, harbors a spring-loaded mechanical locking system in addition in to a pressure-activated, component protectant system, requires no significant tools, other than an Allen wrench or similar screw setting device, permits distributed torque loading, allows for movement in either a clockwise or counter clockwise rotational direction through interlocking castellations and presents a removeable and replaceable valve assembly preventing retrograde hydrocarbon advancement through a drilling pipe.