Patent classifications
F16L33/207
Hose Bib System
A hose bib system includes a PEX plumbing line that may deliver a fluid. An adapter is provided and the adapter may be coupled to a vertical support surface. The adapter penetrates the vertical support surface. The PEX plumbing line is fluidly coupled to the adapter. A hose bib may be fluidly coupled to the adapter. Thus, the PEX plumbing line may deliver the fluid to the hose bib.
PIPE JOINT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
A pipe joint and a method for using the same are provided. The pipe joint comprises a joint body within which a cavity channel and an outer hole channel are provided, the cavity channel forms a first outer insertion opening for insertion of a flexible pipe and a second outer insertion opening for insertion of a rigid pipe; an inner hole channel is further communicated between the cavity channel and the outer hole channel, which forms an inner insertion opening; an liner pipe is provided in the cavity channel, one end of the liner pipe is inserted into the inner hole channel, and the other end of the liner pipe is provided with a connection section which is provided with at least one bulging part. The pipe joint in the invention improves the connection stability between a flexible pipe and a rigid pipe.
QUICK CONNECTOR WITH BRACKET RETAINER
A quick connector is disclosed comprising a receptacle having first and second channels formed on opposite sides of the exterior of the receptacle. A flange includes a retainer mounting part fixed on a first end of the flange. A first pair of clamping jaws extends from a second end of the flange with each clamping jaw of the first pair of clamping jaws accepted into a respective receptacle first and second channel, clasping the receptacle to the flange. The clamped bracket retainer and receptacle are then guided to have a tube inserted into an interior passage of the receptacle and the bracket retainer is attached to a rigid structure using a fastening arrangement that retains the quick connector receptacle and endform in a connected state.
Device for a hose fitting
A device for a hose fitting having at least one cartridge housing with a first connecting piece or a spray plate with a second connecting piece and a hose, which can be connected at least to the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece, whereby further a clamping sleeve is provided, which clamps an end region of the hose on the outside at least to the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece and with an inward directed collar encompasses a projection of the first connecting piece or of the second connecting piece. A non-metallic, inseparable snap connection is formed with two clamping sleeves toward the cartridge housing and toward the spray plate.
End connector for high pressure reinforced rubber hose
A swage fitted end connector for high pressure large diameter reinforced flexible rubber hose utilizing sine-wave locking of the reinforcement and particularly suited to the petrochemical and drilling industries. Two embodiments of the connector for use with wire reinforced thin internal tube hose are disclosed: one with a diameter of 3-inches and for burst pressures up to 20,000 psi and the other for a diameter of 5-inches and for burst pressures up to 18,000 psi. All of the connectors will withstand the rated burst pressure of the hose without pumping off or leaking thus any hose that utilizes the device will fail before the connector pops off the hose. The connectors are designed to meet or exceed the new API temperature ranges and new API flexible specification levels which became effective in October 2006.
Concentric flexible hose assembly
Provided is a flexible hose assembly having an inner nipple coupled to an inner flexible hose and an outer nipple at least partially surrounding the inner nipple and being coupled to an outer flexible hose, wherein a first fluid flowing through the inner nipple is directed outward in-between the inner and outer flexible hoses and a second fluid flowing in-between the inner and outer nipples is directed inward to the inner flexible hose. By directing the second fluid inward and the first flow outward, the outer flexible hose is prevented from collapsing on the inner flexible hose when pressure of the second fluid flowing through the inner flexible hose is greater than a pressure of the first fluid flowing through the outer flexible hose.
Lightweight, high flow hose assembly and method of manufacture
A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a fabric jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is radially expandable when pressurized by a fluid, such as water, but does not increase in length. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a fabric, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
Lightweight, high flow hose assembly and method of manufacture
A hose assembly, preferably a garden hose assembly, including a fabric jacketed tube that is lightweight, durable and versatile. The tube is radially expandable when pressurized by a fluid, such as water, but does not increase in length. The two layer construction of the hose assembly allows for storage in relatively compact spaces, similar flow rates, approximately one-half the weight, and improved maneuverability when compared to conventional hose constructions. In one embodiment the jacket is formed around the tube in a continuous process that welds a fabric, preferably using hot air, into the jacket. The welded joint forms a region of jacket that is preferably about twice the thickness of the rest of the jacket. This thicker region results in a stiffer section of jacket that makes the hose more controllable and consistent in use.
FLEXIBLE DUCT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE END, CONNECTOR FOR FLEXIBLE DUCT, AND METHOD THEREOF
A flexible duct includes a hollow tube shape, at least one end, a first circumferential attachment and a second circumferential attachment integral to the at least one end, wherein the first circumferential attachment and the second circumferential attachment are each configured to independently mechanically couple the at least one end around a first inlet or a first outlet, and wherein the first circumferential attachment and the second circumferential attachment are different. A method includes providing a flexible duct, selecting one of the first circumferential attachment or second circumferential attachment of the flexible duct, and mechanically coupling the selected first circumferential attachment or second circumferential attachment around the first inlet or first outlet. A connector for a flexible duct includes a hollow tube shape extending between a first connector end and a second connector end and a first circumferential attachment and second circumferential attachment integral to the at least one end.
HYDRAULIC ADAPTER UNIT, HYDRAULIC PIPE MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDRAULIC PIPE MEMBER
A hydraulic adapter unit includes a hose connecting member and a pipe member. The hose connecting member is a substantially cylindrical hose connecting member, and includes: a hose fixing portion positioned at one end side of the hose connecting member and to which the hose is fixed; a first combining portion positioned at the other end side of the hose connecting member; and an intermediate portion linking the hose fixing portion and the first combining portion. The pipe member includes: a substantially tubular pipe body; a second combining portion disposed at the one end side of the pipe body and separably combined to the first combining portion of the hose connecting member; and a flange portion disposed at the other end side of the pipe body and formed so as to project outward in the radial direction of the pipe body and fixed to a hydraulic device.