A connector element is disclosed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The connector element is for coupling a first tubular element to a second tubular element, wherein the second tubular element is having an end configuration selected from a threaded end configuration and a non-threaded plain configuration. The connector element is having a threaded element complementary to the threads of the threaded end configuration of the second tubular element, a tube lock that is co-axially arranged with respect to and disposed downstream of the threaded element for holding the second tubular element, and a guide element that is co-axially arranged with respect to and disposed down-stream of the tube lock for guiding the second tubular element.

A system and method for joining tubing of different sizes including a first connector including a first and a second projection and a lumen extending therethrough. The first projection has an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the second projection. A first coupling includes a first and second coupling member. The first coupling member has a first body including a first aperture extending therethrough along a length thereof, the first body including threads. The second coupling member includes a second body having a second aperture extending therethrough along a length thereof. The second body includes threads complimentary with the threads of the first coupling member permitting the first and second member to be threadedly engaged, and the first aperture has a diameter larger than a diameter of the second aperture.

A connector for connecting a fluid pipeline includes an inner socket, which is a columnar body having a channel, and both ends defined as a first end and a second end. The inner socket has a guide portion, an attaching portion, an anti-leak portion and a connecting portion sequentially arranged on the outer side from the first end to the second end; the first end is socketed into an end of a tube by the guide portion; the attaching portion is a spiral concave groove on an outer side of the inner socket for attaching an inner side of the tube; the anti-leak portion is between an end of the tube and the connecting portion for sealing an opening of the tube; and the connecting portion is between the anti-leak portion and the second end and exposed from the tube for connecting another connecting portion of another connector.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.

A gland includes an annular ring, the annular ring defining a gland bore, the gland bore defining a gland axis extending through the annular ring; and a joint restraint assembly, the joint restraint assembly including a restraint base, the restraint base attached to the annular ring, the restraint base defining a restraint pocket, the restraint base including a structural rail; a gripper, the gripper disposed within the restraint pocket and configured to move in the restraint pocket; a spring biasing the gripper to move inwards towards the gland axis; and a cover contacting at least a portion of the restraint base.

A hose coupler housing assembly for air and fluid hoses having an externally threaded cylindrical outer component (2) for mounting recessed on a planar surface encompassing a female quick connect coupler (1). The housing allows a user to insert or remove a male hose fitting into the coupler by depressing and releasing an inner component (3). A rotating dust cover (4) mounts to the top of the inner component with a screw (6) through a countersunk aperture (16) and protects the female quick connect coupler when not in use. The outer component is held to the planar surface with an internally threaded retaining ring (5) which mates to the externally threaded body of the outer component.

A high-pressure connector (10), for a fluid-communicating connection of a breathing gas source (200) of a respirator to a pressure reducer (110), includes a connector upper part (20) with a connector upper part duct (22) with an inlet opening (24) for the inflow of breathing gas from the breathing gas source (200). A connector lower part (30) has a connector lower part duct (32) with an outlet opening (34) for the outflow of breathing gas into the pressure reducer (110). The connector upper part (20) is fastened reversibly with a fastening interface (26) to a counter-fastening interface (36) of the connector lower part (30). The connector upper part duct (22) is in fluid-communicating connection with the connector lower part duct (32). A filter device (40) is arranged in the connector upper part duct (22) in at least some sections for filtering solid particles out of the breathing gas.

A high-pressure connector (10), for a fluid-communicating connection of a breathing gas source (200) of a respirator to a pressure reducer (110), includes a connector upper part (20) with a connector upper part duct (22) with an inlet opening (24) for the inflow of breathing gas from the breathing gas source (200). A connector lower part (30) has a connector lower part duct (32) with an outlet opening (34) for the outflow of breathing gas into the pressure reducer (110). The connector upper part (20) is fastened reversibly with a fastening interface (26) to a counter-fastening interface (36) of the connector lower part (30). The connector upper part duct (22) is in fluid-communicating connection with the connector lower part duct (32). A filter device (40) is arranged in the connector upper part duct (22) in at least some sections for filtering solid particles out of the breathing gas.

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.