公开(公告)号：US4893781A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-16

申请号：US196368

申请日：1988-05-19

申请人： Terry M. Kalain ,  Edward M. Yusko Jr. ,  Peter C. Williams

发明人： Terry M. Kalain ,  Edward M. Yusko Jr. ,  Peter C. Williams

IPC分类号： F16K5/06

CPC分类号： F16K5/0694

摘要： A new packing arrangement is provided for improved sealing and limiting potential for extrusion of one packing member relative to another. The stem packing arrangement is disclosed with particular reference to a ball valve assembly having a body housing a selectively rotatable valve member. An actuating stem extends from the body through a stem passage and the packing assembly is received in the passage around a portion of the stem. First, second, third, and fourth members progressively increase in hardness to limit extrusion of one member relative to another. A predetermined compression is also applied to the packing assembly and is independent of the actuating stem so that bearing member life is increased. The second member includes a tapered external surface that cooperates with the stem passage to provide a wedging action along the inner and outer diameter portions thereof. Additionally, the third and fourth members have cooperating slippage surfaces that urge the third member toward sealing engagement with the actuating stem.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种新的填充装置，用于改进密封和限制一个包装件相对于另一个的挤出的可能性。 特别参考具有容纳可选择性旋转的阀构件的主体的球阀组件来公开阀杆填充装置。 致动杆从主体通过杆通道延伸，并且包装组件被容纳在围绕杆的一部分的通道中。 第一，第二，第三和第四构件逐渐增加硬度以限制一个构件相对于另一构件的挤出。 预定的压缩也被施加到包装组件，并且独立于致动杆，使得轴承构件的寿命增加。 第二构件包括与杆通道配合的锥形外表面，以沿其内径部分和外径部分提供楔入动作。 另外，第三和第四构件具有协作的滑动表面，其推动第三构件与致动杆的密封接合。

公开(公告)号：US09958100B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US13878828

申请日：2011-10-14

申请人： Peter C. Williams ,  Daniel G. Trivett ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Douglas S. Welch ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Douglas J. McClure ,  William J. Knaggs ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Benjamin Chan ,  Gregory S. Kalata

发明人： Peter C. Williams ,  Daniel G. Trivett ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Douglas S. Welch ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Douglas J. McClure ,  William J. Knaggs ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Benjamin Chan ,  Gregory S. Kalata

IPC分类号： F16L37/26 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/092

CPC分类号： F16L37/26 ,  F16L37/088 ,  F16L37/092 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T29/4995

摘要： A push to connect fitting includes a body member adapted to receive a conduit end, a conduit comprising a first end that can be axially inserted into the body member and a conduit gripping device attached to an exterior surface of the conduit, and a retainer that retains the conduit in place when said conduit is fully inserted into the body member. Additional embodiments include providing a seal with the fitting that seals the exterior surface of the conduit, an optional load retaining sleeve for the conduit gripping device, and an optional gimbal. The push to connect aspect may be realized in the form of a single action unthreaded mechanical connection.

公开(公告)号：US08931810B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13009325

申请日：2011-01-19

申请人： Mark A. Clason ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Cal R. Brown

发明人： Mark A. Clason ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Cal R. Brown

IPC分类号： F16L17/00 ,  F16L19/10

CPC分类号： F16L33/2071 ,  F16L19/083 ,  F16L19/103 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.

摘要翻译： 本公开提供了用于导管配件的盒螺母概念的示例性实施例。 墨盒螺母概念可以包括松散地保持一个或多个导管夹持装置的特征，其具有诸如阳螺纹或阴螺纹螺母的配件部件。 墨盒螺母概念可以使用一个或多个导管夹持装置的一个或多个几何形状特征或特征来实现。 此外，盒螺母概念可以与套圈盒概念一起实现。

公开(公告)号：US20130119659A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13811918

申请日：2011-07-25

申请人： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Gergory S. Kalata ,  Harry Slaven ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Daniel G. Trivett

发明人： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Gergory S. Kalata ,  Harry Slaven ,  Justin Hamilton ,  Ronald Hamilton ,  Daniel G. Trivett

IPC分类号： F16L37/088

CPC分类号： F16L37/088 ,  F16L2201/10

摘要： A push to connect conduit fitting includes a first fitting component and a second fitting component and a releasable retaining structure for retaining the two fitting components in one or more retained axial positions as an unthreaded mechanical connection. In one of the retained axial positions a conduit may be inserted and a conduit retainer holds the conduit in position. A seal mechanism may also be provided to seal an outer surface of the conduit fitting assembly. Embodiments for a threaded mechanical connection are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 连接导管配件的推动件包括第一配件部件和第二配件部件以及用于将两个配件部件保持在一个或多个保持的轴向位置中作为无螺纹机械连接的可释放保持结构。 在保持的轴向位置之一中，可以插入导管，并且导管保持器将导管保持在适当位置。 还可以提供密封机构来密封导管配件组件的外表面。 还公开了用于螺纹机械连接的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08398124B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12447936

申请日：2007-11-02

申请人： Mark A. Bennett ,  Tobin Barry ,  Mark A. Clason ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Thomas A. Lippucci ,  Andrew P. Marshall ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Edward A. Stroberg ,  Peter C. Williams

发明人： Mark A. Bennett ,  Tobin Barry ,  Mark A. Clason ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Thomas A. Lippucci ,  Andrew P. Marshall ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Edward A. Stroberg ,  Peter C. Williams

IPC分类号： F16L25/00

CPC分类号： F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/065 ,  F16L19/083 ,  F16L25/00 ,  F16L2201/10

摘要： A fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled up to its final assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. At least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull up by torque. In one embodiment, a ring is provided that may be disposed on one of the fitting components and includes an engagement surface that engages a surface on the other of the fitting components at a first axial position that corresponds to a complete pull up. The engaging surfaces increase the torque required to continue pulling up the fitting past the first axial position.

摘要翻译： 提供了可以通过转矩而不是轮流将其选择性地拉至最终组装状态的配件。 至少一个配件组件包括便于通过转矩上拉的结构。 在一个实施例中，提供了环，其可以设置在一个配件部件上并且包括接合表面，该接合表面在对应于完全拉起的第一轴向位置处接合另一个配件部件上的表面。 接合表面增加了继续将配件拉过第一轴向位置所需的扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US20120043757A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13266187

申请日：2010-05-06

申请人： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason

发明人： Peter C. Williams ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Mark A. Clason

IPC分类号： F16L19/08 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/045 ,  F16L19/08 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T137/0447

摘要： A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a non-integral torque collar. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns or may have an integral torque collar. In still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. In other embodiments, the non-integral torque collar may be installed onto one of the fitting components, and then deformed so as to prevent or make it more difficult to remove the torque collar after installation onto the fitting component.

摘要翻译： 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，行程限制构件可以是非整体转矩环。 或者，也可以将配件翻转或者可以具有一体的转矩套环。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种行程限制构件，其可以用于使得被设计成被匝地拉起也可以被扭矩拉动的配件。 在其它实施例中，非整体式扭矩套环可以安装在其中一个配件部件上，然后变形，以防止或使其在安装到配件部件上之后更难以移除扭矩套环。

公开(公告)号：US20120038150A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13266186

申请日：2010-04-27

申请人： Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein

发明人： Peter C. Williams ,  Dale C. Arstein

IPC分类号： F16L19/065 ,  F16L19/00

CPC分类号： F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/10

摘要： A drive nut for a fitting includes an interior socket centered on a central axis and configured to receive at least a rearward portion of a conduit gripping member. The socket is defined by a radial drive surface positioned to engage the conduit gripping member during pull-up, a first longitudinal surface radially outward of said drive surface and a radially tapered second longitudinal surface between the drive surface and the first tapered longitudinal surface, wherein a conduit gripping device contact the second longitudinal surface upon an initial pull-up and each remake. This geometry facilitates a greater number of available remakes by reducing lost stroke, and can provide less stroke loss for fittings pulled up by torque.

摘要翻译： 用于配件的驱动螺母包括以中心轴线为中心并被构造成容纳导管夹持构件的至少后部的内部插座。 插座由径向驱动表面限定，所述径向驱动表面定位成在上拉期间接合导管夹持构件，径向向外位于所述驱动表面的第一纵向表面和在驱动表面和第一渐缩纵向表面之间的径向渐缩的第二纵向表面，其中 导管夹持装置在初始上拉和每次重制时接触第二纵向表面。 通过减少行程损失，这种几何形状可以提供更多的可用的重新制动，并且可以通过转矩提升的配件提供较少的行程损失。

公开(公告)号：US20120005878A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13178004

申请日：2011-07-07

申请人： Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Peter C. Williams

发明人： Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  Cal R. Brown ,  Peter C. Williams

IPC分类号： F16L15/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/083 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L2201/10 ,  Y10T29/49963

摘要： A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may realized as an integral or integrated load bearing member that functions as a torque collar and deflects under load. The disclosure also presents a gauging structure and method for fittings that can be pulled up by turns, by torque or both.

摘要翻译： 具有第一和第二螺纹配件部件和至少一个导管夹持装置的类型的导管配件还包括允许通过施加预定扭矩来将配件拉起的行程限制构件。 在一个实施例中，冲程限制构件可实现为用作扭矩套环并在负载下偏转的整体或集成的承载构件。 本公开还提出了可以通过扭矩或两者都被上拉的配件的测量结构和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110089687A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12999470

申请日：2009-07-09

申请人： Johan Jan Goemans ,  Harold F. Kingsmill ,  Kennan J. Malec ,  William T. Nauck ,  Kevin P. O'Brien ,  Bruce E. Schneider ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle

发明人： Johan Jan Goemans ,  Harold F. Kingsmill ,  Kennan J. Malec ,  William T. Nauck ,  Kevin P. O'Brien ,  Bruce E. Schneider ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle

IPC分类号： F16L19/08 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F16L19/10 ,  Y10T29/49428

摘要： A modular fitting for conduits such as tube and pipe comprises a universal body (12) having at least two selectable configurations and at least one or more connecting parts that when joined with the body form a fitting. The body includes a drive member (24) and a conduit gripping member (28), and in an exemplary embodiment the conduit gripping member may be in the form of a conical spring (28) that grips the conduit (c) when axially compressed during pull-up. The modular design for a fitting facilitates postponement of final fitting configuration and assembly beyond the manufacturing facility to an end user or other location and time.

摘要翻译： 用于诸如管和管道的管道的模块化配件包括具有至少两个可选构造的通用主体（12）和当与主体结合形成配件时的至少一个或多个连接部件。 主体包括驱动构件（24）和导管夹持构件（28），并且在示例性实施例中，导管夹持构件可以是锥形弹簧（28）的形式，其在轴向压缩时夹紧导管（c） 拉起。 配件的模块化设计有助于将最终配件配置和组装延迟超出制造设施到终端用户或其他位置和时间。

公开(公告)号：US07922217B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12578631

申请日：2009-10-14

申请人： Peter C. Williams ,  Howard C. B. Kuhns

发明人： Peter C. Williams ,  Howard C. B. Kuhns

IPC分类号： F16L19/06

CPC分类号： F16L19/0653 ,  F16L19/10 ,  F16L19/103

摘要： A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes an annular body having a generally cylindrical radially interior wall extending through the center of the ferrule. An outer radial wall extends from the ferrule front end to a rearward flange portion of the annular body. The outer radial wall has: a first tapered portion extending from the ferrule front end with an increasing radial dimension towards the rearward flange portion, the first tapered portion extending to a crown portion, the crown portion including a convex surface that tapers radially inwardly towards the rearward flange portion.

摘要翻译： 用于金属管配件的套圈包括环形体，其具有延伸穿过套圈中心的大致圆柱形的径向内壁。 外径向壁从套圈前端延伸到环形体的后凸缘部分。 外径向壁具有：从套圈前端延伸的第一锥形部分，朝向后法兰部分具有增大的径向尺寸，第一锥形部分延伸到冠部，冠部包括凸出表面，径向向内朝向 后凸缘部。