Secure assembly of a tube coupled to a body having a bore. The coupling is provided by an insert mounted in the bore, a releasable internal retainer for retaining the tube in the bore, and a release member slidably moveable in the bore, the release member being pushable into the bore to release the retainer for uncoupling the tube from the body. A spacer is provided to prevent the release member from being pushed in. The spacer includes a clip portion inserted in a groove formed between a stationary surface of the body or the insert and an opposing shoulder surface of the release member which projects outside of the bore. The clip portion is connected by at least one breakable bridge portion to a locking portion which abuttably engages the tube to prevent the clip portion from being removed unless the bridge portion is broken by a user.
The invention relates to a connector comprising a tubular body (1) defining an inner channel (2) and having a first part (3) for connecting the channel to a circuit member and a second part (4) defining a housing (19) for a duct end, the first and second parts including end portions (6, 18) in relative engagement, wherein the housing extends into the end portion of the second part and the end portions include opposite openings for receiving a pin member (20) for connecting the parts together, the opening of the second part giving into the housing and the pin member including a locking portion (21) that is elastically deformable from a retaining state to a pin-member free extraction state and that protrudes in the housing such that the end of the duct prevents the deformation of the locking portion into the free extraction state.
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
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COUPLING DEVICE HAVING INVERSE SEALING AND LOCKING REGIONS
Coupling device (1) for an end of a pipe (150), comprising a body (2) defining a channel (5) provided both with an elastically deformable locking element (13) and at least one annular sealing element (10, 11) that precedes the locking element with reference to a direction of insertion of the pipe end into the channel: - the locking element is moveable axially between a locked position and a released position, the latter preceded by the former; - the body is arranged to engage by screw action with a removable pusher (19) designed to push the sealing element and the locking element away from the locked position of the latter until the locking element reaches its released position.
F16L 37/092 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
The invention relates to a device for connecting the end of a duct to an element of a fluid conveyance circuit, the connection device comprising a body (1) defining a channel (2) having a reception section (3) of the duct end (4) provided with means for sealingly securing the duct end thereto, said means including an annular sealing element (6) that comprises an annular bearing portion (8) of a terminal surface (9) of the duct end (4), and also comprising, coaxially with the bearing portion, a male annular portion (10) connected to the inner circumference of the bearing portion and arranged so as to enter the duct end by being moved from a rest state, in which the male portion has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the duct end, to a sealing state, in which the outer diameter of the male portion is at least equal to the inner diameter of the duct end, the bearing portion being arranged so as to form a lever for moving the male portion towards the sealing condition, wherein the body (1) defines an axial abutment surface (7) for the sealing element (6) in the channel (2).
F16L 21/02 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings
F16L 21/03 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings placed in the socket before connection
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
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CONNECTION MADE IN TWO PARTS CONNECTED BY A BAYONET FITTING, BODY PART OF SUCH A CONNECTION AND METHOD OF STRENGTHENING THE COUPLING OF BODY PARTS OF SUCH A CONNECTION
Connection comprising a tubular body (1) delimiting an internal passage and comprising a first part (3) and a second part (4) each of which is provided with means (5, 8) of connecting the passage to a pipe, the first part and the second part comprising end portions (6, 18) designed to allow relative engagement securing the first part to the second part, the end portions being provided with fastening elements (7, 9) designed to define an irreversible bayonet coupling, the end region (6) of the first part (3) comprising at least one radially projecting lug (7) and the end piece (18) of the second part (4) comprises at least one receiver groove (9) for the lug comprising an insert section (9.1) opening into a blind section (9.2) extending in an essentially circumferential direction of the connection, the groove comprising a wall element (12) which may move between a position withdrawn from the groove to allow the lug to pass from the insert section to the blind section and a position extended into the groove to prevent the lug from exiting the blind section, the connection comprising means to hold the wall element in the extended position.
Method for manufacturing a device comprising two elements (23, 21) joined together by laser welding, one of the elements (21) having a lens (26) for refracting the laser radiation onto the other element (23). Device thus obtained, element of this device, and connector for implementing this method.
The invention relates to an assembly including a tube and a bored rigid part securely connected by a quick-connection means that comprises a tubular insert (3) with a means for anchoring the same in the bore of the rigid part, a declutchable means for retaining the tube (1), and a declutching means (4) mounted so as to be capable of movement in translation relative to the rigid part (2) in order to declutch the retaining means when it is inserted into the part (2), the declutching means including a rear portion (5) protruding outside the part (2) and having a shoulder surface located opposite a fixed surface (2a) of the part (2) or the tubular insert (4), a groove (6) being thus defined between them for receiving an intermediate spacer (7) resisting the insertion of the declutching means (4).
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 33/22 - Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid membersRigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses with means not mentioned in the preceding groups for gripping the hose between inner and outer parts
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QUICK-COUPLING DEVICE FOR A TUBE WITH A SAFETY RING
The invention relates to a quick-coupling device for connecting a tube to a rigid bored element, comprising a tubular insert possessing exterior means for anchoring it in the bore of the rigid element, releasable interior means for retaining the tube, and a release means mounted movably translationally relative to the rigid element for releasing the retaining means when it is inserted into the element, the release means possessing a rear part which projects out of the element and has a shoulder surface opposite a fixed surface of the element or tubular insert, so that a groove is defined between them to accommodate an intermediate ring that resists the insertion of the release means, said device being characterized in that said ring (20) is in the form of an open annulus that is closed on itself by means of final connection elements (24, 25), the annulus comprising a portion (23) having less resistance to traction.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 37/092 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
F16B 43/00 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts
10.
DEVICE FOR CONNECTING THE ENDS OF CABLE GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION TUBES
The invention relates to a device for connecting the ends (100) of tubes (101) for the guidance and protection of a cable (102), comprising first and second coaxial and juxtaposed tubular body parts (1, 2) that each comprise a first end (1.1, 2.1) for attachment to one of the tube ends and a second end (1.2, 2.2) that is fitted to an attachment means (15; 18, 19, 20, 21) of the body parts and that receives a flexible tubular sealing member (11) that straddles coaxially in the two ends of the body parts, the attachment means being arranged in such a way that the body parts are movable with respect to each other between a first position in which the body parts are close together and the sealing member is in a rest condition, and a second position in which the attachment means keep the body parts apart and the body parts have surfaces (3.3, 4.5) in contact with the sealing member which engage with the sealing member to place it in a radially inwardly deformed condition, which sealing member has, in the deformed condition, an inside diameter less than or equal to the outside diameter of the cable.
The invention relates to a quick connector with an indicator, that comprises: a female part (1) with a stepped bore having a large diameter section, a male portion (7) with a collar (14), a latch including a mobile ring (15) capable of transverse sliding with elastic return in a housing (1a) formed in the female part (1) between a first locking stable position in which the passage opening of the collar is eccentric relative to the bore and a second unstable position in which said opening is substantially coaxial with the bore, wherein the ring (15) of the latch is provided on the rear face with a counter-ring (20) with an opening (23), that is capable of sliding relative to the ring (15) in parallel to the sliding direction of the latter and is maintained relative to the latch ring in a position in which both openings are coaxial via at least one tab (25, 26) folded back on the portion (15a) of the visible surface of the latch ring (15), a relative movement of the latch ring (15) and the counter-ring (20) from said position resulting in the rise of the tab (25, 26) at the surface of the latch ring.
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
The invention relates to a connector body (4) for locking reception of a connection fitting (1) with a distal section (3) having an external sealing surface (3a) and a locking collar (2), said body having an essentially tubular wall (5) and locking means provided in a window (9) in the tubular wall (5) of the body (4) for radial retraction on passage of the collar (2) and elastic radial return behind the collar (2) at the end of the plugging in of the fitting. The locking means comprise at least one elastic tang (10) made by moulding in one piece with the tubular wall (5), said tang being located in the window (9) and having a root (10a) coming from the tubular wall at one end of the window and a free end (10b) which, at rest, extends into said introduction chamber (6), said end having a projection (12) facing the introduction chamber (6), completely housed in said chamber when the tang (10) is in the rest position and terminates axially in a surface (12a) arranged in the same radial plane as the closest edge (9a) of the window (9) for displacement of the tang (10).
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
The invention relates to a connector comprising a tubular body (1) defining a channel (2) having a section (4) for receiving the end of a duct (100), wherein said reception section extends to the outside via an inlet opening (6) and comprises sealed connection means (13, 9) for the end of the duct in the reception section, a rigid sleeve (21) extending on an outer portion of the body and protruding from the inlet opening, the sleeve including first and second opposite ends (22, 23) respectively associated with first and second annular and elastically deformable outer sealing members arranged to bear respectively on the body and on the duct.
F16L 19/08 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts with metal rings which bite into the wall of the pipe
A ball coupler having a longitudinal axis and including a male tubular endpiece; a female tubular endpiece; and a tubular sleeve extending the female endpiece and presenting slots for forming a cage for retaining balls for blocking the male endpiece in the female endpiece. A grip is coaxial about the sleeve and mounted to turn about the longitudinal axis of the coupler between at least two angular positions relative to the sleeve, the grip having a housing for each ball. A resilient return device urges the grip into its first position, including in the grip, a ring that is constrained to turn with the grip and that is movable axially relative thereto.
The invention relates to a method for connecting an end portion (7, 57) of a multilayered tube (1, 51) to the channel (2) of a member (3, 20), the end portion at least of the tube including a surface layer (5) that can be welded to an essentially annular wall (4, 23, 24) of the member, wherein said method comprises the step of rubbing a portion of the surface layer of the end portion of the tube against the wall of the member for friction welding the end portion of the tube to the member, the method comprising the preliminary step of reverting the end portion on itself so that the portion of the surface layer of the end portion extends opposite the wall of the member. The invention also relates to a corresponding connection assembly.
The invention relates to a quick connector including a female part (1) with a stepped bore adapted for receiving a bit (25) and a collar (22) of the male part (21), and a lock including a ring (5) in a housing (4) formed in the female part (1) capable of radial sliding between an eccentric position and a position coaxial with the bore, said lock having a locking indicator (8) capable of radial sliding in the ring (5) between two indicative positions and at least one indicator blocking member for blocking the same in a first indicator position, the blocking member being capable of displacement between a blocking position of the indicator and a stowed unblocking position and having a contact portion extending into the female part beyond the lock for co-operating with the collar so that said collar urges the blocking member into its unblocking position when the male part is introduced into the female part.
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members
F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
The invention relates to a coupling for fluid channels, including means for regulating the flow of fluid passing therethrough, comprising a body (20) provided with means (22, 24) for connecting same to the channels and having means for operating the regulating means. The invention is characterised in that the body (20) comprises two parts (21, 23), namely: a first part (21) bearing the regulating means (26 and 27) and a second part (23) rotatably mounted to the first part (21) and forming the means for controlling the regulating means (26, 27).
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
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COUPLING DEVICE FOR A FLUID CIRCUIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a coupling device for a fluid circuit in a motor vehicle, comprising a plastic functional member (1) provided with at least two types (2, 3) of connection means, at least one (3) of which comprises a manually accessible member (4a) projecting from the outer surface of the functional member (1), the device comprising a protective metal housing formed by two shells (5, 7) joined together by a seam around the functional member (1), the housing being provided with an access opening (8) to the manually accessible member.
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
F16L 58/18 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation specially adapted for pipe fittings
The invention relates to a device for connecting a first line to a second line, said device comprising a first tubular element and a second tubular element (5, 6) which each have a connecting section (5.1, 5.2) for respectively connecting to the first line and to the second line and are interconnected by joining sections (5.2, 6.2) mounted in a mutually rotatably free manner, the joining section (5.2) of the first element (5) comprising a tubular male part which is radially elastically deformable and can be forcibly inserted into a relatively rigid female part (6.3) of the joining part (6.2) of the second element (6). The connection device comprises a third element (14, 24; 34) which defines a fluid passage and is received in the male part in order to prevent a radial deformation of same.
F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
F16L 37/53 - Couplings of the quick-acting type adjustableCouplings of the quick-acting type allowing movement of the parts joined allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
Coupling (1) comprising a body (2) and a sleeve (3) which is mounted coaxially on the body, the body delimiting a housing (5) opening onto one face (6) of the body such that an end portion (102) of the pipe can be inserted therein, characterized in that the sleeve has an end projecting from this face of the body and provided with a pipe-catching step (17), in that the sleeve is radially and elastically deformable from a condition in which it retains the end piece towards a condition in which the end piece can pass, in that the sleeve is mounted on the body to slide between successive first and second positions with reference to a direction (104) in which the pipe is inserted into the housing, and in that the body and the sleeve have complementary reliefs (29, 14) which collaborate with one another when the sleeve is in its first position in order to keep the sleeve in its retaining condition and which are disengaged from one another when the sleeve is its second position.
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
Connector for connecting a circuit element (100) to a tubular end fitting (202) provided with an exterior collar (203), the connector comprising a tubular body (2) including means (2.1) for the connection thereof to the circuit element and a housing (3) for receiving the end fitting, the housing being provided with a sealing member (5) and being delimited by a wall (7) perforated with a lateral opening (8) receiving a jumper (10) capable of moving transversely in relation to the body, between a protruding position for holding the collar of the end fitting, and a retracted position for releasing the collar. The body includes a member for locking (17) the jumper in the holding position, the locking member being mounted on the body so as to be movable between a jumper-fastening position and a jumper-releasing position.
F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
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