Patent classifications
F16L19/0225
THREADED COUPLING ASSEMBLIES FOR INTERCONNECTING FLUID-CARRYING CONDUITS
A threaded coupling assembly include a union (12), a tube end (14), and a coupling nut (16). A pair of telescoping indicator rings (30, 32), a radially outer ring and a radially inner ring, are respectively connected to the union and the nut. The inner ring has a first visual characteristic contrasting with a second visual characteristic of the inner ring. The outer ring has a third visual characteristic contrasting with the second visual characteristic of the inner ring. The first visual characteristic is aligned with and viewable through the window (60) of the outer ring when the threaded coupling assembly is in the fully assembled state, and the first visual characteristic is out of alignment with the window when the threaded coupling assembly is not in the fully assembled state. The assembly may utilize tapered threads and have one or more features for self-alignment and/or sealability.
Tube connector
A tube connector comprising a male portion having a male portion thread on an outer surface, a first tube having a first tube surface disposed at a seat angle (θ) of approximately 37° to a tube connector centerline, the male portion having a clearance engagement with the first tube, a nut having a clearance engagement with a second tube, the nut engagable with the male portion thread, the second tube having a second tube surface disposed at a seat angle (θ′) in the range of (θ′)=(θ+x)°, were x=+0° up to 1°, and the first tube surface compressed by the nut and the male portion against the second tube surface for a sealing engagement between the first tube surface and the second tube surface.
Pour spout adapter assembly for pumping system
A pour spout adapter comprises a housing, a collar and a threaded engagement. The housing has a sealed bore for receiving a tube. The collar has an internal bore coupled to the housing at a rotatable connection so as to permit a tube to extend from the sealed bore through the collar. The threaded engagement is disposed on the internal bore to receive a threaded pour spout.
Self-locking fluid coupling assembly
In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure a fluid coupling assembly defining an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction is provided. The fluid coupling assembly includes a male coupling including a first MC attachment interface, a second MC attachment interface, and an outer surface extending along the circumferential direction; a ferrule coupling including an FC attachment interface pressed against the first MC attachment interface, a lip extending along the radial direction, and an outer surface extending along the circumferential direction to define a circular shape; and a nut coupling including an NC attachment interface rotatably engaged with the second MC attachment interface, a flange extending along the radial direction and pressed against the lip of the ferrule coupling, and an inner surface extending along the circumferential direction to define a circular shape; wherein the outer surface of the male coupling, the outer surface of the ferrule, or the inner surface of the nut coupling includes a plurality of non-resilient protrusions spaced along the circumferential direction for contacting an opposing surface and increasing a loosening resistance of the fluid coupling assembly.
Compression nut or fitting with removable plunger for easily dislodging stuck ferrules
A compression fitting includes a nut with a threaded end for receiving a threaded tube and a receiving end for holding a plunger head; and a plunger with an inner bore for receiving a capillary tube and the plunger head for engaging a ferrule positioned within the receiving end between the plunger head and the threaded tube, the plunger slidingly engaged with the nut to force the ferrule from the nut.
METAL TO METAL VEE SEAL
A system to provide at least two circumferential metal to metal seals between coaxial tubulars. Where a first tubular includes a circumferential shoulder having a circumferential first metal seal and a circumferential second metal seal. A second tubular has a circumferential shoulder that matches and abuts the first tubular circumferential shoulder. Each metal seal is of a material having a higher yield strength than the second tubular shoulder such that the first metal seal and the second metal seal will penetrate the material of the second tubular shoulder thereby providing a seal. Additionally a test port is provided from the exterior of the exterior tubular to a point on either the first or second tubular between the first and second metal seals.
Fuel pipe
Provided is a fuel pipe connected to a fuel distribution pipe distributing and supplying fuel to a plurality of fuel injection devices. The fuel pipe includes a pipe body and a connection head part fastened to the fuel distribution pipe by a cap nut. The connection head part includes a first curved portion curved in a circular shape in a reference cross-section including a central axis A of the fuel pipe and abutting against a seat surface formed on an inner peripheral surface of the fuel distribution pipe, a second curved portion curved in a circular shape in the reference cross-section and locked on a locking surface formed on an inner peripheral surface of the cap nut, and a straight portion extending linearly in the reference cross-section and interconnecting the first curved portion and the second curved portion.
Coupling Nut Visible Tightness Indicator
In an example, a fitting assembly configured to visibly indicate nut tightness when coupling a first component to a second component is disclosed. The fitting assembly comprises a nut comprising a threaded portion and a chamber portion, wherein the chamber portion comprises one or more through-holes. The fitting assembly also comprises an indicator slidably disposed within the chamber portion, a retainer assembly disposed within the chamber portion and configured to interlock with an inner surface of the nut, and a spring disposed within the chamber portion between, and engaging, the indicator and the retainer assembly. The retainer assembly is configured to interface with the spring to retain the spring within the chamber portion. The fitting assembly is configured to receive the first component and the second component such that, when the nut is rotated, a visibility of the indicator through the one or more through-holes changes.
COLD PLATE WITH METAL TUBE CONNECTION AND FLEXIBLE METAL TUBE
A cold plate assembly for cooling heat-generating electrical component on a circuit board is disclosed. The cold plate assembly includes a cold plate with a bottom contact surface to thermally contact the heat-generating electrical component. The cold plate has an inlet coupler on an opposite top surface to receive coolant; an internal conduit to circulate the received coolant; and an outlet coupler on the opposite top surface to return the coolant. A flexible metal inlet tube is fluidly connected to the inlet coupler to supply coolant. A flexible metal outlet tube is fluidly connected to the outlet coupler to return coolant.
Cold plate with metal tube connection and flexible metal tube
A cold plate assembly for cooling heat-generating electrical component on a circuit board is disclosed. The cold plate assembly includes a cold plate with a bottom contact surface to thermally contact the heat-generating electrical component. The cold plate has an inlet coupler on an opposite top surface to receive coolant; an internal conduit to circulate the received coolant; and an outlet coupler on the opposite top surface to return the coolant. A flexible metal inlet tube is fluidly connected to the inlet coupler to supply coolant. A flexible metal outlet tube is fluidly connected to the outlet coupler to return coolant.