EP0286568A1
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Hydraulic connector
Assignee: Shared Technologies Fairchild Telecom Inc
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Filing: 1988-03-29
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A fluid connection is formed between a tube (40) for carrying fluid and a parent material (14) having a surface (56) wherein the fluid passes between the tube (40) and the parent material (14). The connection has a first wall (50) in the parent material (14) defining a flow passage (52) having a first diameter in the parent material (14) for the fluid. A second wall (54) is formed between the first wall (50) and the surface (56) of the parent material (14). Threads (66) are formed in the parent material (14) between the second wall (54) and the surface (56) of the parent material (14) for engaging an insert (68). A tube (40) having an end portion (76) placed adjacent the second wall (54) is used in the joint wherein the tube (40) is sealed in the parent material (14) between the first wall (50) and the threads (66) in the parent material (14). The insert (68) engaging the threads (66) maintains the tube (40) in a sealed condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel J. Mccorkle
- 👤 Tai H. Do
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/14; F16L19/00; F16L19/005; F16L19/08; F16L19/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
A connector for connecting a tube, for carrying fluid, to an internally threaded parent material using a tube having an external flanged portion around an end portion of the tube to be connected to the parent material, the connector comprising: a first member comprising: generally annular body means having upper and lower portions for encircling at least part of a tube, external threads on only the lower portion of the body means, first means on the upper portion of the body means for engaging a second member, a first substantially uniform surface on an interior portion of at least the upper portion of the body means for encircling the tube, and a second surface in the lower portion of the body means separate from the first substantially uniform surface facing at least partly in a direction away from the upper portion of the body means for contacting an external flanged portion on a tube; and a second member engaging and axially moveable relative to the first member and comprising second means on an interior portion of the second member for engaging the engaging means on the upper portion of the body means of the first member for substantially preventing relative rotational movement therebetween, and means on an external surface of the second member for engaging the parent material when the first member is threaded into the parent material, and means for engagement with a removal tool for moving the second member away from the first member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
A connector for connecting a tube, for carrying fluid, to an internally threaded parent material using a tube having an external flanged portion around an end portion of the tube to be connected to the parent material, the connector comprising: a first member comprising: generally annular body means having upper and lower portions for encircling at least part of a tube, external threads on only the lower portion of the body means, first means on the upper portion of the body means for engaging a second member, a first substantially uniform surface on an interior portion of at least the upper portion of the body means for encircling the tube, and a second surface in the lower portion of the body means separate from the first substantially uniform surface facing at least partly in a direction away from the upper portion of the body means for contacting an external flanged portion on a tube; and a second member engaging and axially moveable relative to the first member and comprising second means on an interior portion of the second member for engaging the engaging means on the upper portion of the body means of the first member for substantially preventing relative rotational movement therebetween, and means on an external surface of the second member for engaging the parent material when the first member is threaded into the parent material, and means for engagement with a removal tool for moving the second member away from the first member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the engaging means on the upper portion of the body means of the first member comprises serrations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second surface in the lower portion of the body means comprises a frusto-conical surface diverging away from the first substantially uniform surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first member comprises a central axis and wherein the separate surface in the lower portion of the body means comprises a substantially flat surface extending substantially transverse to the central axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connector comprises a central axis, wherein the first engaging means on the upper portion of the body means of the first member comprises first serrations extending in an axial direction and wherein the second engaging means on the interior portion of the second member comprises second serrations mating with the first serrations on the upper portion of the body of the first member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the parent material engaging means comprises serrations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 further comprising third engagement means on an upper portion of the second member to be engaged by a tool for rotating the second member about the central axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A connector for connecting a tube, for carrying fluid, to a parent material using an externally flanged sleeve around an end of the tube to be connected to the parent material, the connector comprising: an insert having a lower external portion for engaging the parent material and comprising serrations on an upper portion of the insert and means in an internal surface of the insert for engaging a flanged sleeve on a tube; and a ring axially slideable relative to the in sert and comprising means for engaging the serrations on the insert for preventing relative rotational movement between the ring and the insert and means for engaging the parent material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
111 words
A connector for connecting a tube, for carrying fluid, to a parent material using an externally flanged sleeve around an end of the tube to be connected to the parent material, the connector comprising: an insert having a lower external portion for engaging the parent material and comprising serrations on an upper portion of the insert and means in an internal surface of the insert for engaging a flanged sleeve on a tube; and a ring axially slideable relative to the in sert and comprising means for engaging the serrations on the insert for preventing relative rotational movement between the ring and the insert and means for engaging the parent material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector as claimed in claim 8 further comprising threads for engaging the parent material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector as claimed in claim 8 wherein the serration engaging means of the ring comprises serrations on an internal surface of the ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector as claimed in claim 10 wherein the ring further comprises an annular lip extending radially inward.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
A connection between a tube and a parent material having a surface, the connection comprising: a first wall in the parent material having a first diameter; a second wall between the first wall and the surface of the parent material; engagement means between the second wall and the surface of the parent material for engaging an insert; a tube having an end portion placed adjacent the second wall wherein the tube is sealed in the parent material between the first wall and the engagement means; and insert means engaging the engagement means for maintaining the tube in a sealed condition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
100 words
A connection between a tube and a parent material having a surface, the connection comprising: a first wall in the parent material having a first diameter; a second wall between the first wall and the surface of the parent material; engagement means between the second wall and the surface of the parent material for engaging an insert; a tube having an end portion placed adjacent the second wall wherein the tube is sealed in the parent material between the first wall and the engagement means; and insert means engaging the engagement means for maintaining the tube in a sealed condition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fluid connection as claimed in claim 12 further comprising a sleeve wherein a portion of the sleeve is positioned between the tube and the second wall to form the seal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The connection as claimed in claim 13 wherein the sleeve comprises an external flange and the insert means comprises means for engaging the external flange.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connection as claimed in claim 12 wherein the insert means comprises a bottom rim having a substantially flat surface for contacting the tube.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The connection as claimed in claim 15 wherein the tube comprises a dynamic beam seal tube and wherein the bottom rim contacts an end portion of the tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connection as claimed in claim 12 wherein the insert means comprises means for accepting a tool for moving the insert means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connection as claimed in claim 17 wherein the tool accepting means comprises hex points.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The connection as claimed in claim 12 further comprising means for fixing the insert means relative to the parent material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connection as claimed in claim 19 wherein the fixing means comprises a lockwire coupling the insert means to the parent material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connection as claimed in claim 19 wherein the fixing means comprises a lockring.
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