Abstract:
A liquid send/receive joint device that has a simplified configuration, is composed of a small number of components, is of small size, and can be manufactured at low cost and prevent liquid leakage, is provided; and a fuel cell system equipped with such a liquid send/receive joint device is also provided.The liquid send/receive joint device includes: a first joint member 10 that includes a first housing 15 having a first liquid passage, and a first valve element 20 placed in the first housing 15 so that the first valve element 20 can move within the first housing 15, that movement causing the first liquid passage to be opened or closed; a second joint member 50 that includes a second housing 55 having a second liquid passage, a second valve element 60 placed in the second housing 55 so that the second valve element 60 can move within the second housing 55, that movement causing the second liquid passage to be opened or closed, and a seal member 70 placed between the second housing 55 and the second valve element 60; wherein when the seal member 70 elastically changes its shape, the second valve element 60 pressed by the first housing 15 opens the second liquid passage, and part of the second valve element 60 extends from the seal member 70 toward the first joint member 10, presses the first valve element 20, and then opens the first liquid passage, thereby connecting the first liquid passage with the second liquid passage to enable the liquid to flow between them.
Abstract:
Fuel port structure (10) of a fuel pump (20) includes a fuel port (12) having a periphery (14), an internal portion defining a fuel passage (16), and a free end (18). An electrically conductive grounding structure (22) has a first portion (24) disposed at least partially within the fuel passage and a second portion (26) extending from the free end. A fuel delivery tube (28) is coupled to the periphery of the fuel port at the free end thereof. The fuel delivery tube has an electrically conductive portion (30) in contact with the second portion of the grounding structure to provide a discharge path for static electricity created when fuel flows through the fuel passage.
Abstract:
A fluid coupling assembly which has a novel female subassembly capable of receiving a male portion, the female subassembly being formed by spin welding two generally cylindrical plastic parts together, one of the parts being a quick connect end portion and the other part being the barb end portion. The female subassembly is provided with a key or keyway to prevent rotation, to mate with a corresponding key or keyway on the male portion to prevent false connections, and to act as a clear visual aid for orientation. In this design differing barb end portions can be secured to a common quick connect end portion.
Abstract:
A device for shielding a coupling includes a generally central opening in which the coupling is disposed and at least one socket hole into which only a thin wall deep socket can operate to engage and disengage a screw into and from said socket hole. The device prevents tampering with the coupling.
Abstract:
In an improved quick disconnect coupling comprised of operator-actuated coupler and nipple assemblies, the former including an actuating sleeve, with the coupled assemblies having first and second sealing assemblies respectively, wherein the improvement comprises, in combination, that each of the sealing assemblies includes, in addition to the known torodial sealing element, a first non-continuous metallic backup ring and a second non-metallic backup ring interposed between the torodial sealing element and the first backup ring, both backup rings being of generally truncated triangular shape, in cross section; and a metallic insulating sleeve, surrounding the actuating sleeve while being substantially fully radially spaced therefrom, via a peripheral air gap, except for a band portion at one end thereof, this band being interference-fitted on a corresponding portion of the actuating sleeve and including a plurality of axially-extending, spaced, scalloped recesses defining an additional insulating air space and having spaced boundaries that provide surfaces for the interference-fitting.
Abstract:
A positive locking fitting assembly is provided for interconnecting two adjacent structures, such as two modular components of an aircraft. The fitting assembly includes a pair of couplers which attach to the respective modular components, and a transfer tube which interconnects the couplers. Each coupler has a positive locking feature which prevents inadvertent uncoupling during operation. A plurality of redundant seals are incorporated throughout the construction of the fitting assembly which ensures a leak proof relationship not only between the joined pair of modular components, but also through the structure of the elements of the fitting assembly itself.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a plug-in coupling for fluidic systems, in particular for CO2null and fuel-conducting systems, comprising a housing (1) and a plug (2) which can be inserted into the housing (1), it being possible for the plug (2) to be inserted by means of a plug stem (3) into a receiving opening (4) of the housing (1) in a manner sealed by at least one circumferential seal (5, 5a, 5b) and, when inserted, for it to be locked therein against release by means of a locking device comprising at least one latching element (7) arranged on the plug (2) and a latching shoulder (8) interacting with the latching element (7), and the housing (1) being of two-part design by comprising an inner housing part (1a) and an outer housing part (1b), which can be connected releasably to the inner housing part (1a) and essentially surrounds the inner housing part (1a). In order to make it possible to install it without destroying it, it is proposed that the latching shoulder (8) is formed at one end in an entry region (4a) of the receiving opening (4) on the outer housing part (1b).
Abstract:
A safety quick connection for connecting a source of fluid to a working element has a body connectable to the fluid source, a fitting member connectable to the working element and movable relative to the body, and a locking member, the body, the feeding member and the locking member being formed so that under the action of fluid flowing through the connection from the fluid source to the working element a part of the body engages with a part of the locking member and prevents opening of the connection.
Abstract:
A device for locking a cap nut for a coupling includes a hooking plate 100 extended out of the body 50 connected to the metallic connecting pipe 21, a plurality of hooking protrusions 110 protruded from the hooking plate 100 at a regular space, and a plurality of hooking grooves 200 formed at a position facing the hooking protrusion 110 and engaged with the hooking protrusion 110 to prevent the cap nut 40 from being released when screwing the cap nut 40, so as to prevent the cap nut 40 from being released, so eventually securely assembling the connecting pipes 21 not to be separated from the coupling 10.
Abstract:
A device for locking a cap nut for a coupling includes a hooking plate 100 extended out of the body 50 connected to the metallic connecting pipe 21, a plurality of hooking protrusions 110 protruded from the hooking plate 100 at a regular space, and a plurality of hooking grooves 200 formed at a position facing the hooking protrusion 110 and engaged with the hooking protrusion 110 to prevent the cap nut 40 from being released when screwing the cap nut 40, so as to prevent the cap nut 40 from being released, so eventually securely assembling the connecting pipes 21 not to be separated from the coupling 10.