F16L55/1015

Locomotive fueling adapter
10442677 · 2019-10-15 · ·

A fueling adapter configured to permit a fuel dispenser which terminates in a twist lock mating assembly to be used to supply fuel to a fuel tank which has a fuel receiver outfitted with a dry break connector connected thereto, said fueling adapter comprising a dry break assembly rotatably connected to a twist lock assembly via a rotational connector.

COUPLING DEVICE FOR COUPLING LINES FOR THE OUTSIDE
20190285211 · 2019-09-19 ·

A coupling device for joining two lines has two coupling parts that are coupled and connected together in the axial direction to connect the two lines to each other, and wherein the two coupling parts are fixed to each other via a plurality of spring-loaded coupling elements distributed in the circumferential direction of the coupling device, such that the two coupling parts are operable to be bent relative to each other with respect to a normal position by forces acting laterally with respect to the axial direction of the coupling device, and wherein the coupling elements in the bent position exert a restoring force on the coupling parts in the direction of the normal position by the spring load.

CONNECTOR COUPLING ASSEMBLY
20240157107 · 2024-05-16 ·

A coupler may include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, an outer surface, an inner surface defining a cavity, and a wall defined between the inner and outer surfaces, a plurality of first retaining fingers disposed adjacent to the first end and extending radially inward into the cavity, and a mounting aperture defined between a free end of each first retaining finger and the wall. The cavity may be configured to receive a first connector and a second connector. The plurality of first retaining fingers may be radially biased inward toward the cavity and configured to engage against a collar of the first connector to prevent axial motion of the first connector relative to the coupler. The mounting aperture may be configured to receive a pivot shaft of the collar to pivotally couple the first connector relative to a central axis of the coupler body.

Safety system for conduits
10344902 · 2019-07-09 ·

A fluid delivery system having a safety system with a breakaway component. Breakaway component further comprising an internal tube that also has breakaway capacity to prevent leaks before breakaway. Also a break away system have a turbulence coil within the break away portion of the conduit to enhance the protection provided by the safety system.

Breakaway hose support
10336604 · 2019-07-02 · ·

A fluid dispensing system including a support structure, a hose configured to dispense fluid therethrough, and a support cable coupled to the hose. The hose is directly or indirectly releasably coupled to the support structure via the cable. The system further includes an extension and refraction mechanism configured to provide an adjustable effective length to the support cable.

Hygienic coupling

A coupling for use with comestible products having a first body with a first flow path extending therethrough and a second body with a second flow path extending therethrough. The first and second bodies are configured for coupling together such that the first and second flow paths form a continuous flow path through the coupling. The coupling further comprises a first valve member actuable between an open position, wherein product can pass through the first flow path, and a closed position, wherein the passage of product through the first flow path is prevented, and a first biasing member for biasing the first valve member into the closed position. The coupling is configured such that, if the first and second bodies become decoupled from one another, the first valve member is moved into the closed position. The first biasing member is isolated from the flow path passing through the coupling.

Pipe joint having releasably engageable plug and socket

To provide a pipe joint for emergency releasing with a minimized seal structure to minimize leakage risk. Pipe joints (100, 101: pipe joints for emergency releasing) of the present invention include a cylindrical plug (10) in which a passage (1A: in-plug passage) is formed, a cylindrical socket (20) in which a passage (21A: in-socket passage) is formed, and shutoff valves (5, 24) mounted in the plug (10) and the socket (20) for opening the passages (1A, 21A) of the plug (10) and the socket (20) when the plug (10) is inserted into the socket (20) and shutting the passages (1A, 21A) of the plug (10) and the socket (20) when the plug (10) detached from the socket (20), wherein central axes of the passages (1A, 21A) of the plug (10) and the socket (20) do not form a straight line.

HYDRAULIC AND/OR PNEUMATIC CONNECTOR, IN PARTICULAR OF THE MULTIPLE CONNECTION TYPE
20190093808 · 2019-03-28 ·

A hydraulic and/or pneumatic connector, said connector comprising a fixed part adapted to constitute the end part of a first hydraulic circuit of a main operating machine and to be fixed to said main operating machine, said fixed part comprising at least one first male or female hydraulic coupling, said connector comprising a movable part intended to constitute the end part of a second hydraulic circuit of a piece of equipment, said movable part comprising at least one second hydraulic coupling, respectively either female or male, where said at least one first hydraulic coupling of said fixed part and at least one second hydraulic coupling of said movable part are adapted to be hydraulically connected so as to achieve the hydraulic connection between said first and second hydraulic circuits of said male operating machine and said equipment, respectively, said connector comprising mechanical constraint means which can be switched between a first configuration or position and a second configuration or position, where the switching of said mechanical constraints in said second configuration or position translates into the mechanical constraining of said fixed part and said movable part and in the hydraulic connection between said first coupling and said second coupling, of said fixed part and of said movable part, respectively. and where the switching of said constraint means in said first position or configuration translates into the possibly of mechanically releasing said fixed part and said movable part and of hydraulically disconnecting said first coupling and said second coupling of said fixed part and said movable part, respectively.

CIRCUIT BREAKER AND HANDLING FACILITY FOR PRESSURIZED FLUID COMPRISING SUCH A CIRCUIT BREAKER
20190086014 · 2019-03-21 ·

This circuit breaker (10) for a facility for handling pressurized fluid includes a male element (100) and a female element (200) intended to fit in one another. The male element includes a male body (102) defining a first inner pipe (104) and provided with a member for closing off the front end of the first pipe, along the fitting axis, of at least one first radial passage (116), of a movable valve (118) and a locking notch arranged on the male body. The female element includes a female body (202) defining a second inner pipe (204A) and provided with at least one radial passage (256), a movable valve (218) and several locking members (242) movable transversely with respect to the fitting axis, between a first radial position, for the axial locking of the male and female bodies in the coupled configuration, and a second radial position, where the locking members free the passage of the male body (102) in the female body (202). In the coupled configuration, the radial passages (116, 256) are in communication, while sealing gaskets (266, 268) respectively cooperate radially with the male and female bodies (102, 202). A resilient return ring (246) is mounted on the female body (202) and surrounds the locking members (242). This ring resiliently returns the locking members toward their first radial position in the coupled configuration and is deformed radially, and resiliently, by the locking members during their movement, from their first radial position toward their second radial position.

PUSH-BUTTON QUICK-CONNECT COUPLER INCLUDING A PRESSURE GAUGE
20190086011 · 2019-03-21 ·

A coupler includes a body, a stem, an actuator and a pressure gauge. The body defines an input port, an output port, a venting port and a main passageway. The stem is slidably coupled with the body and is slidable between a retracted position, a venting position, and an extended position. The venting position is between the retracted position and the extended position. The stem is biased into the retracted position. The actuator is operably coupled with the stem and is movable between a released position and an actuated position. The pressure gauge is coupled with the body and is in fluid communication with one of the input port and the output port. The pressure gauge is configured to detect and display a fluid pressure at said one of the input port and the output port