Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there

Details Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there

1992-03-10

1994-04-26

Reese, Randolph A.

Pipe joints or couplings

Connector for conduit housing electromagnetic line:

285253, 285259, F16L 3904

Patent

active

053060512

ABSTRACT:
A coupling and method of coupling of a self-aligning self-tightening nature is obtained by providing a nipple with a hose receiving end and a coupling end. An annular hose abutment flange directed outwardly is formed on the nipple remote from the hose receiving end. An annular pressure ramp is formed on the nipple intermediate the hose receiving end and the hose abutment flange. A plurality of grip segments having a hose receiving end and a coupling end are provided with at least one annular node and an inwardly directed alignment flange. A hose is slid over the hose receiving end of the nipple toward the abutment flange, and the grip segments are placed over the hose with the inwardly directed annular alignment flange located between the outward abutment flange and the coupling end of the nipple. The grip segments are tightened on the hose and nipple, thus forcing the grip segments toward the coupling end by squeezing the hose between the ramp and the node. It will be appreciated that under pressure or tension after the coupling is assembled, the nipple relationship between the hose and segments changes, causing increased hose retention, and again better tightening properties.

REFERENCES:
patent: 787529 (1905-04-01), Muehlberg
patent: 1072896 (1913-09-01), Albee
patent: 1810268 (1931-06-01), Dold
patent: 2944841 (1960-07-01), Carpenter
patent: 3222091 (1965-12-01), Marshall
patent: 3257132 (1966-06-01), Lyons
patent: 3367683 (1968-02-01), Mattson
patent: 3495855 (1970-02-01), Currie
patent: 4212487 (1980-07-01), Jones et al.
patent: 4366841 (1983-01-01), Currie et al.
patent: 4369992 (1983-01-01), Fournier et al.
patent: 4486035 (1984-12-01), Storke
patent: 4486036 (1984-12-01), Storke
patent: 4564222 (1986-01-01), Loker
patent: 4593942 (1986-06-01), Loker
patent: 4684157 (1987-08-01), Smith
patent: 4758029 (1988-07-01), Davis

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Self-aligning and self-tightening hose coupling and method there will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1707614