A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system includes a tubular element with a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet, a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapteded mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold with the self-venting/self-draining device.

A system for centralizing a quick connect coupling is disclosed. The system comprises a housing; a quick connect coupling comprising a first circumferential part cone-shaped surface; and a hose connection, comprising a second circumferential part cone-shaped surface. The system comprises a first centralizing ring having a third circumferential part cone-shaped surface engaging the first circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the quick connect coupling; and a second centralizing ring having a surface engaging with the second circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the hose connection. The system comprises a spring forcing the third circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the first centralizing ring and the first circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the quick connect coupling, against each other, and forcing the surface of the second centralizing ring and the second circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the hose connection against each other.

A genderless aseptic connector system in which a plurality of connectors of substantially identical configuration each include connector housing having an internal surface defining a fluid passage between a connector end and connector housing face having an annular seal and a membrane positioned to cover the annular seal, wherein, upon engagement of a first connector housing and a second connector housing along a common juncture, a first membrane and a second membrane when correspondingly removed from a first annular seal coupled to the first connector housing and a second annular seal coupled to the second connector housing allow the first annular seal to engage the second annular seal to provide a sterile fluid passage.

A genderless aseptic connector system in which a plurality of connectors of substantially identical configuration each include connector housing having an internal surface defining a fluid passage between a connector end and connector housing face having an annular seal and a membrane positioned to cover the annular seal, wherein, upon engagement of a first connector housing and a second connector housing along a common juncture, a first membrane and a second membrane when correspondingly removed from a first annular seal coupled to the first connector housing and a second annular seal coupled to the second connector housing allow the first annular seal to engage the second annular seal to provide a sterile fluid passage.

A coupling member for a closed fluid transfer system includes a housing having a fluid connection and a coupling side. A first channel extends from the fluid connection toward the coupling side for fluidly connecting the fluid connection and the coupling side. An elastomer member surrounds an opening of the first channel, or forms a second channel adjoining the first channel. An elastomer member opening of the second channel is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The sealing surface is formed between a first position, in which the sealing surface seals the opening or the elastomer member opening of the second channel, and a second position, in which the sealing surface exposes the opening of the first channel or the elastomer member opening of the second channel for fluid communication with the coupling side.

A coupling member for a closed fluid transfer system includes a housing having a fluid connection and a coupling side. A first channel extends from the fluid connection toward the coupling side for fluidly connecting the fluid connection and the coupling side. An elastomer member surrounds an opening of the first channel, or forms a second channel adjoining the first channel. An elastomer member opening of the second channel is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The sealing surface is formed between a first position, in which the sealing surface seals the opening or the elastomer member opening of the second channel, and a second position, in which the sealing surface exposes the opening of the first channel or the elastomer member opening of the second channel for fluid communication with the coupling side.

A coupling member for a blind mate fluid coupling includes a housing and a valve body that is self-centering and alignable relative to the housing. The valve body may include at least two radial shoulder portions that are configured to engage at least two corresponding radial abutments of the housing to improve self-centering when in a decoupled state. An engagement member, such as a socket, may be provided in the housing to engage a radial shoulder of the valve body with a concave interface to enhance the misalignment compensating and/or self-centering functionality. The engagement member may be free to float radially relative to the housing to further enhance such effects. A compensator that urges an engagement member against a shoulder of the valve body may be provided to compensate for misalignment and/or provide self-centering in both a decoupled and mated state.

A coupling member for a blind mate fluid coupling includes a housing and a valve body that is self-centering and alignable relative to the housing. The valve body may include at least two radial shoulder portions that are configured to engage at least two corresponding radial abutments of the housing to improve self-centering when in a decoupled state. An engagement member, such as a socket, may be provided in the housing to engage a radial shoulder of the valve body with a concave interface to enhance the misalignment compensating and/or self-centering functionality. The engagement member may be free to float radially relative to the housing to further enhance such effects. A compensator that urges an engagement member against a shoulder of the valve body may be provided to compensate for misalignment and/or provide self-centering in both a decoupled and mated state.

A system for centralizing a quick connect coupling is disclosed. The system comprises a housing; a quick connect coupling comprising a first circumferential part cone-shaped surface; and a hose connection, comprising a second circumferential part cone-shaped surface. The system comprises a first centralizing ring having a third circumferential part cone-shaped surface engaging the first circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the quick connect coupling; and a second centralizing ring having a surface engaging with the second circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the hose connection. The system comprises a spring forcing the third circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the first centralizing ring and the first circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the quick connect coupling, against each other, and forcing the surface of the second centralizing ring and the second circumferential part cone-shaped surface of the hose connection against each other.

A coupler including a first connector having a mating portion with a first opening, and a first torsion member disposed within the mating portion with a first channel. The first torsion member being rotatable relative to the mating portion. The coupler including a second connector having a second torsion member with a second channel, and a coupling portion having a second opening and at least partially disposed within the second torsion member. The second torsion member configured to couple to the first torsion member to couple the first connector to the second connector such that rotation of the second torsion member causes rotation of the first torsion member to cause alignment of the first channel, the first opening, the second channel, and the second opening to form a fluid pathway. The first connector is configured to decouple from the second connector in response to a force exceeding a threshold force.