F16L29/04

Male coupling member

A male coupling member detachably couplable to a female coupling member includes an outer coupling body having a first end inserted and fitted into the female coupling member, a second end opposite to the first end, and a passage extending from the first end to the second end. The male coupling member further includes an inner coupling body disposed coaxially with the outer coupling body at a position closer to the first end, and a filtration member detachably attached to the inner coupling body. The inner coupling body is attachable to and detachable from the outer coupling body from the first end. The filtration member is held in the passage when the inner coupling body is attached to the outer coupling body. The filtration member is detachable when the inner coupling body is detached from the outer coupling body.

Emergency detachment mechanism for fluid handling device

To provide an emergency detachment mechanism for a fluid handling device that has exceptional heat insulation performance and enables liquid hydrogen or another very-low-temperature fluid to be handled. An emergency detachment mechanism for a fluid handling device provided with a pair of couplers 1, wherein each of the pair of couplers 1 has a coupler body part 5 including an internal tube part 2 in which a fluid passes through an interior and which opens at a distal end side, an external tube part 3 which forms a vacuum layer 9 with the internal tube part 2 and which opens at a distal end side, and a connecting flange part 4 that closes off a space between the internal tube part 2 and the external tube part 3, a wall thickness of the connecting flange part 4 being less than a wall thickness of the external tube part 3.

Fluid coupling

A fluid coupling includes a male element and a female element, which has a gear reduction member and a main body defining a main inner channel, a plunger, and a slide valve movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The slide valve has an outer slide valve and an inner slide valve. In the closed configuration, the outer slide valve is in a forward position and the inner slide valve is in a forward position contacting the outer slide valve and the plunger. In the open configuration, the outer slide valve is in a withdrawn position and the inner slide valve is in an offset position. The gear reduction member is disengaged from a front stop surface on the main body, a rear stop surface on the outer slide valve, or a front stop surface on the inner slide valve during a coupling phase.

Fluid coupling

A fluid coupling includes a male element and a female element, which has a gear reduction member and a main body defining a main inner channel, a plunger, and a slide valve movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The slide valve has an outer slide valve and an inner slide valve. In the closed configuration, the outer slide valve is in a forward position and the inner slide valve is in a forward position contacting the outer slide valve and the plunger. In the open configuration, the outer slide valve is in a withdrawn position and the inner slide valve is in an offset position. The gear reduction member is disengaged from a front stop surface on the main body, a rear stop surface on the outer slide valve, or a front stop surface on the inner slide valve during a coupling phase.

ZERO-FLOW FIRE-RESISTANT THREAD-LOCK QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING
20210247011 · 2021-08-12 ·

A zero-flow thread-lock quick connect/disconnect coupling having male and female couplers that enhance the fire-resistance capability of the coupling in a zero-flow pressurized state. The couplers include a fire-resistant seal assembly including a seal ring and non-metallic backup rings disposed. A first backup ring is made with a high-temperature non-metallic material and is formed as a delta ring for enhancing sealing performance during a fire event. A second non-metallic backup ring is formed as a half-delta ring between first and third backup rings. The third backup ring is made with a non-metallic material that is softer than the first and second backup rings and which abuts the seal ring. The female coupler includes a bearing ring that operatively connects a rotatable threaded support to the coupler body, a protrusion-slot interface between an actuating sleeve and the rotatable support, and a seal in the actuating sleeve for damping and/or debris-resistance.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
20210222810 · 2021-07-22 ·

A connector assembly includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector comprises a male connector housing, a male connector valve core, and a male connector push rod. The female connector comprises a female connector housing, a female connector valve core, and a female connector push rod. The male connector valve core has a closed position, the female connector valve core has a closed position, and the male connector is capable of being at least partially inserted into the female connector. When the male connector is inserted to a proper place in the female connector, the male connector push rod pushes the female connector valve core away from the closed position, and the female connector push rod pushes the male connector valve core away from the closed position, so that the male connector fluidly communicates with the female connector.

QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING
20210254769 · 2021-08-19 ·

A fluid coupling may comprise a first assembly, a second assembly and a retainer. The first assembly may include first ratchet teeth and a body with external threads. The second assembly may include second ratchet teeth and a nut with internal threads. The second ratchet teeth may be configured to engage the first ratchet teeth. The internal threads may be configured to engage the external threads. The retainer may include at least one floating lobe configured to be positioned between the external and internal threads. At least one floating lobe may include first and second lobes, which may have a semi-circular structure and may be configured in a ring configuration. In embodiments, the second assembly includes a valve sleeve; a seal is disposed between the body and valve sleeve; and, upon connection, a sealing surface angle is provided between a portion of the body and a portion of the sleeve.

FLOW CONTROL CARTRIDGE

A conduit assembly for a separation device is described herein. The conduit assembly includes a first conduit segment, a second conduit segment, and a removable flow control insert or cartridge, which may be easily installed and uninstalled without removing other components of the conduit assembly from the separation device. The flow control insert may be installed within a top opening of the second conduit segment and includes a projection that extends into the conduit assembly and obstructs or restricts fluid flow at the juncture between the first and second conduit segments.

FLOW CONTROL CARTRIDGE

A conduit assembly for a separation device is described herein. The conduit assembly includes a first conduit segment, a second conduit segment, and a removable flow control insert or cartridge, which may be easily installed and uninstalled without removing other components of the conduit assembly from the separation device. The flow control insert may be installed within a top opening of the second conduit segment and includes a projection that extends into the conduit assembly and obstructs or restricts fluid flow at the juncture between the first and second conduit segments.

IMPROVED COUPLING WITH PRESSURE RELIEF
20210190250 · 2021-06-24 · ·

A coupling for a break-away valve assembly includes a coupling and an adapter, the coupling including: a valve arranged in an annular body, the annular body having a valve seat including a first portion and a second portion, adjacent to the first portion, of greater internal diameter relative to the first portion, the valve being biased in a first direction to seal against the valve seat on disconnection of the coupling from the adapter, wherein the valve is biased in a second direction, and the valve is adapted to extend past the first portion into the second portion of the valve seat to release a volume of fluid if the pressure acting on the valve exceeds a predetermined surge pressure threshold.