Means of coupling of non-threaded connections
Abstract
A connector assembly (10) for use with tubular conduits (30) is disclosed which is a male portion (31) that is put into a female portion (12). The male portion (31) makes use of the end of the conduit (30) itself, and the female portion (12) only requires a stepped bore. The seal (50), stabilizing bushing areas (34) and retainer (138) are carried on the male portion. The seal (50) may be retained on the male portion (31) and the connection (10) may be either a quick connect or require a tool to assemble. The connection (10) may seal the highest pressures and withstand very high forces on the male and female portions (31, 12). Also disclosed is the use of this connection in a multiple port device. The connection may be completed in the depth and diameter that is allotted to a "thread-in" or "flare" connection.

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| Document | Office | Kind | Date |
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| 94910266 | European Patent Office (EPO) | A | |
| 99100702 | European Patent Office (EPO) | A | |
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| EP19990100702 | – | – | – |
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- 0909916
- Publication, DOCDB
- 0909916
- Publication, EPODOC
- EP0909916
- Application
- 99100702
- Application, DOCDB
- 99100702
- Application, EPODOC
- EP19990100702
Titles3
- German
- Kupplungsvorrichtung für gewindelose Verbindungen
- English
- Means of coupling of non-threaded connections
- French
- Moyens d'accouplements de raccord non filetés
Classification
- CPC, 1
- F16L37/12
- IPC, 1
- F16L37 12
Designated states17
- Contracting states, 17
- Austria
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- France
- United Kingdom
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
- Portugal
- Sweden