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DE60220757T2 - Coupling device - Google Patents
DE60220757T2
DE60220757T2 DE60220757T DE60220757T DE60220757T2 DE 60220757 T2 DE60220757 T2 DE 60220757T2 DE 60220757 T DE60220757 T DE 60220757T DE 60220757 T DE60220757 T DE 60220757T DE 60220757 T2 DE60220757 T2 DE 60220757T2
DE60220757T
DE60220757D1 (en
David S. Whithouse Densel
Steven D. Delta Hargett
Philip C. Holland Van Riper
Todd J. Waterville Vogel
2001-09-26 Priority to US09/964,319 priority Critical patent/US6592151B2/en
2001-09-26 Priority to US964319 priority
2002-09-21 Application filed by Eaton Aeroquip LLC filed Critical Eaton Aeroquip LLC
2007-08-02 Publication of DE60220757D1 publication Critical patent/DE60220757D1/en
2008-03-06 Publication of DE60220757T2 publication Critical patent/DE60220757T2/en
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The The present invention relates generally to a coupling device, which serves to connect two elements together, and in particular one releasable Coupling device with an integral female element and a movable release sleeve.
For transmission provided by gases or fluids coupling devices by a axial movement of a received element or plug part secured together in a female or female part can be are known from the prior art. There are constant efforts undertaken, the current embodiments of the coupling devices to improve, in particular, the complexity and cost of matching joining elements to reduce. In a typical application, a recorded work Coupling element and a female coupling element as an adapter between a flexible conduit, for example a hose, and a device, such as a pump. While usually Various methods are used to attach the received coupling element to connect to the flexible line, such as a barbed hose adapter is the female coupling element usually in a port in the device using a threaded connection connected. A screw connection requires that the manufacturer a threaded connection in its device machined and a separate female coupling element acquires, which is designed for connection to the threaded connection. Manufacturers have tried to reduce the complexity and cost by they the female coupling element directly in their device integrated, whereby the need for a purchase of a separate "independent" female coupling element has been eliminated.
EP-A-0 247 214 describes a hose connector including a received element, the rear end of which may be provided with an external thread for attachment to a threaded coupling. The element has a through hole for receiving the open end of a flexible hose. In the through hole, a tubular barbed element is provided. Tapered surfaces of the barb element and the received element cooperate to urge flexible fingers of the barb element radially inwardly to secure the tube in the throughbore. Elastic beads are provided around the inner and outer circumferential surfaces of a ring portion of the barb element to be connected in a sealed manner to both the element and the hose.
Around the hose from the barbs of the fingers of the barb element to solve, the barb element must be moved in the axial direction.
US-A-5 553 895 , which is considered as the document with the closest prior art, describes another type of known coupling device which uses an annular locking ring to secure the insertion of the recorded coupling element in the receiving coupling element when Einfüh. The annular snap ring is usually engaged with an outwardly projecting rib which may include a conical ramp and a conical shoulder. The received coupling element may include a release sleeve movably mounted thereto to release the received member from the female member. The conventional release sleeve includes a rigid rim which, upon movement of the release sleeve towards the annular lock ring, urges the lock ring radially outward, thereby allowing the received coupling element to be separated from the female element. The release sleeve additionally includes a sealing member which engages outer cylindrical surfaces of the female and female coupling members as they are mated thereto to substantially prevent the ingress of dust or other contaminants into the region surrounding the annular retainer ring. It has been found that contamination in the area surrounding the circlip significantly reduces the service life of the coupling device.
US-A-6,183,020 describes another known coupling device having a single received element and a single female element forming an integral part of a device. It has a bore for the introduction of the recorded coupling element. In an annular groove which is provided in the bore, a retaining ring is arranged. A rigid pipe section of a release sleeve protrudes into the bore, while a radial flange thereof extends from the pipe section radially away. The flange is provided with an annular lip which bears in a sealed manner against a flat surface surrounding the bore and at the front direction is provided.
A major limitation in these conventional ones release sleeves is that they either have an "integral" receiving element or an "independent" receiving element, however, do not work with both. In a known construction a release sleeve has the sealing part has an axial length sufficient to seal with an outer cylindrical surface of a "self-contained" female member to be connected and to a sufficient axial movement of the release sleeve to the Allow receiving element for connection to the fuse element. However, this release sleeve is unable to attach to an "integral" receiving element to be connected because of the lack of ability of the sealing part to deform when the picked-up element and the release sleeve be moved towards the female element. Consequently, um the above release sleeve construction in connection with an "integral" female coupling element to use, an annular groove in the end face of the female element needed to receive the sealing part of the release sleeve. A groove of this Art is at best difficult to manufacture, which reduces costs and costs complexity increase the device.
On the lack of ability the aforesaid Release sleeve together with an "integral" receiving element to function was lifted in another known release sleeve construction. In this construction, the axial length of the sealing part is reduced, while the diameter is increased, a movement to an "integral" receiving element to enable a route sufficient to connect the coupling elements together, and cause the stiff edge to stretch the circlip. However, this release sleeve construction is due to the insufficient axial length the sealing member is unable to, in connection with a "self-contained" receiving element function. In other words, the sealing part in this Construction not with the outer cylindrical sealing surface an "independent" receiving element be sealingly connected. Accordingly, there is a need for a release sleeve with a sealing part which can be fitted with both "independent" and "integral" female coupling elements creates a tight connection and an axial movement of the release sleeve to a sufficient to achieve a widening of the circlip Route allows.
Around the complexity and to reduce costs, the present invention provides an "integral" female coupling element that's right in the body a device, such as a pump may be formed can. The present invention further provides a release sleeve for Release or release a received coupling element of both "independent" female coupling elements as well as "integral" female coupling elements.
The present invention recognizes the aforementioned limitations, those with conventional coupling devices are connected, and sees a coupling device or arrangement which is a release sleeve contains which is capable of receiving a received coupling element from both "independent" female elements as well as "integral" receiving elements to release or to solve.
According to one embodiment the present invention provides a coupling device, the first "aufzunehmendes" or "recorded" element and a contains the second "receiving" element contains first element a projection having a first and a second outer surface, the through a radially outward protruding retention structure are separated from each other. The retention structure contains one outwards conical inclined ramp and an inwardly tapering shoulder that is at a tip meet. The first element further includes a release sleeve, the movable on the second outer surface is mounted and which has a stiff release part and an elastic Has sealing part.
The second element has either an "integral" coupling element, in a device, such as a pump or a Distributor or a manifold, integrated, or an "independent" coupling element on. The second element contains a passing one Receiving part having an inwardly facing annular groove in the a radially expandable securing element is arranged. The second Contains element Furthermore, a matching contact surface, the is sealingly connected to the flexible sealing part of the release sleeve, to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the area surrounding the fuse element surrounds, to substantially prevent, when the first and the second Element are connected together.
When inserting the first element in the receiving part of the second element, the securing element is forced to stretch or widen over the outwardly tapered inclined surface of the receiving part on the first element. When it has overcome the tip, the securing element contracts to engage the conical shoulder of the rib to hold the first element in the second element frictionally. The release sleeve further includes a rigid release member which, upon movement of the release sleeve towards the securing member, urges the securing member to expand over the tip to allow the first member to be separated from the second member.
In a further embodiment The present invention is a coupling device or assembly created, which is a first "recorded" coupling element and a second "receiving" coupling element contains. Contains the second coupling element a part for receiving the first coupling element and an annular sealing element near a receiving end of the second coupling element. The sealing element has a rigid retaining element and a flexible sealing part. When the first coupling element is connected to the second coupling element, the flexible Seal member with the first coupling element tightly connected to the ingress of contaminants in a range between rule to prevent the first and the second coupling element.
Various Further aspects and advantages of this invention become apparent for one One skilled in the art from the following detailed description the preferred embodiment in connection with the attached Drawings.
The Features and inventive aspects of the present invention are apparent in studying the following detailed description, claims and of the drawings, of which below a brief description is indicated:
1 shows a cross-sectional view of a first example of a coupling device, which does not belong to the invention, showing the coupling elements in the interconnected position.
2 shows a perspective view of a release sleeve.
3 shows a cross-sectional view of the release sleeve in the plane through 3-3 in 2 is displayed.
4 shows a perspective view of a stiff release part of the release sleeve according to 2 ,
5 shows a partial side view of a first example of a coupling device, which does not belong to the invention, showing the coupling elements in the interconnected configuration.
6 shows a partial side view illustrating the relative position of the parts in a movement of the release sleeve in a position that causes the retaining ring to be moved to the release position.
7 shows a partial side view illustrating the relative position of the parts when separating the first element of the second element.
8th shows a cross-sectional view of a coupling device according to a second example of a coupling device, which does not belong to the invention, showing the coupling elements in the interconnected position.
9 shows a cross-sectional view of a rigid release part according to a third example of a coupling device, which does not belong to the invention.
10 shows a cross-sectional view of a stiff release member according to a fourth example of a not belonging to the invention coupling device illustrating relatively further release elements.
11 shows a cross-sectional view of a rigid release part according to the fourth example of a not belonging to the invention coupling device, illustrating relatively narrow release elements.
12 shows a cross-sectional view of a release sleeve after the rigid release part after 11 contains.
13 shows a cross-sectional view of a rigid release part according to the present invention.
14 shows a cross-sectional view of a release sleeve after the rigid release part after 13 contains.
15 shows a cross-sectional view of a coupling device illustrating the coupling elements in the interconnected position.
16A . 16B and 16C show cross-sectional views of the coupling device according to 15 illustrating the coupling device before a connection, while ei ner connection or after a connection.
Referring to 1 is a first example of a coupling device 10 Illustrates the first element 12 and a second element 14 contained in the connected configuration. The Elements 12 and 14 preferably have a substantially tubular shape. The first element 12 acting as the "picked up" element or male part of the coupling device 10 serves, contains a projection, which has a first outer surface 16 next to a spit 18 for introduction to the second element 14 having. The first element 12 also includes a passage or channel 20 passing through this from a spit 18 up to an attachment end 22 extends. If desired, the loading may end 22 of the first element 12 with a barb-carrying hose adapter 26 or other suitable connection means for attachment to a separate element 28 , For example, a flexible pipe or a hose, be provided. The first element 12 preferably contains a smooth cylindrical surface 30 that from the first element 12 protrudes radially outward. Alternatively, in the cylindrical surface 30 at least two flat surfaces for detection by a wrench be formed when the attachment end 22 is provided with an external thread as the connecting device. Substantially perpendicular to the cylindrical surface 30 is a support surface 31 positioned. Next to the support surface 31 is a second outer surface 34 arranged by the first outer surface 16 through a retention structure 36 is disconnected. The holding structure 36 preferably includes a ramp 38 that from the first outer surface 16 tapered outward in one direction from the spigot end 18 runs away. The ramp 38 extends to a peak 40 where she is with a shoulder 42 Coming inward to the second outer surface 34 tipped to a point. Alternatively, the ramp can 38 extend to a cylindrical surface which is substantially parallel to the second outer surface 34 runs and away from the ramp 38 stretches away until she is on her shoulder 42 as happens in the U.S. Patent No. 5,553,895 which belongs to the assignee of the present invention.
On the second outer surface 34 of the first element may be a release sleeve or release sleeve 44 be movably mounted. The release sleeve 44 contains a circular rigid release part 46 and an elastic Dichtuhgsteil 48 , As in the 3 and 4 illustrates contains the rigid release part 46 a substantially cylindrical wall portion 50 that extends from a front edge 52 from to a radially outwardly extending, preferably conical or tapered wall portion 54 extends. In a preferred embodiment, the wall section ends 54 in a flattening 55 having a substantially sloping flange portion 56 having. If desired, the release sleeve 44 on the first element 12 can move a tool (not illustrated) to provide additional leverage between the flat location 55 and the support surface 31 be used. The flange section 56 Provides a guide ready to introduce the tool between the flattening 55 and the support surface 31 to lead or lead. How better in the 3 and 4 illustrated, the flange portion 56 several depressions or indentations 58 included at a radially outer boundary edge 60 of the flange portion 56 begin, with such indentations radially inward through the flattening 55 through into the conical wall section 54 extend into it. The release sleeve 44 is preferably on the first element 12 by ring-like reducing or "crimping" of the wall section 50 around the second outer surface 34 secured. Alternatively, the rigid release part 46 be interrupted and have a gap from the front edge 52 through the edge 60 of the flange portion 56 passes, causing the stiff release part 46 allows itself to be mounted on the first element 12 above the holding structure 36 dilate.
Referring to 2 and 3 has the seal part 48 preferably a polymer material with a polymer based on an elastomer and / or thermoplastic, for example hydrogenated nitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR, hydrogenated nitrile-butadiene rubber). However, the material is not limited to such a polymeric material, so that other materials that provide similar structure and functionality can be used.
The sealing part 48 contains a substantially bulbous or bulbous or bell-shaped, preferably radially inwardly inclined wall portion 62 and an annular wing portion 64 which is radially inward with respect to the conical wall portion 54 is arranged. The wing section 64 is with the second outer surface 34 and / or the support surface 31 of the first element 12 sealingly connected to substantially prevent the ingress of contaminants, such as dust or other foreign matter in the coupling device, when the first element 12 and the second element 14 connected to each other. As in 3 Illustrated may be an inner circumference 65 of the wing section 64 at least one sealing bead 66 contain. Similarly, a distal end 67 after inside inclined wall section 62 at least a single distal sealing bead 68 however, multiple distal sealing beads are preferred. The sealing bead 66 reduces those against the first element 12 acting driving force of the wing section 64 when the release sleeve 44 on the first element 12 emotional. The distal sealing bead 68 reduces the axial force for sealing connection with the second element 14 is required when the first element 12 to the second element 14 is connected.
The sealing part 48 is generally around the conical wall section 54 , the flattening 55 and the flange portion 56 molded or injection-molded. A chemical compound, such as an adhesive, may be incorporated into the polymeric material or directly onto the rigid release member 46 be applied before the molding or injection molding process to the sealing part 48 on the stiff release part 46 chemically install. The geometry of the conical wall section 54 is designed to make room for the wing section 64 release. However, it should be recognized that other contours of the conical wall section 54 providing a suitable clearance for the wing section 64 can be used. During the process of forming the sealing part 48 around the conical wall section 54 , the flattening 55 and the flange portion 56 polymer material flows into the indentations 58 into how they are in 2 are illustrated. The impressions 58 Support a flow of material between opposite sides of the conical wall section 54 to the seal part 48 to allow it to remain a coherent element. In addition, allow the indentations 58 the sealing part 48 , on the stiff release part 46 to be attached without the flattening 55 in the sealing part 48 encapsulate or shed. A greater mechanical advantage can be achieved when a tool is used as a lever between the stiff flats 55 and the support surface 31 is used if the flattening 55 not through the sealing part 48 is covered. However, it is clear that the sealing part 48 the flattening 55 can encapsulate when a greater mechanical advantage is not required.
Referring again to 1 serves the second element 14 generally as the "female" element or female part of the coupling device 10 and is set up to be a part of the first element 12 take. The second element 14 is formed in a device or a device, for example a pump or a manifold or a distributor. The second element 14 For example, by machining, molding or casting the profile of the second element 14 immediately in a body 69 be formed of a device. The second element 14 contains a recording part 70 for example, a passage or channel passing therethrough and extending from a receiving end 72 extends out. The recording end 72 preferably contains a recess 74 , with the bulbous or bead-like wall section 62 the release sleeve 44 cooperates in both an axial and in a radial direction to the penetration of contaminants in the receiving part 70 essentially to prevent. The recess 74 provides a finished surface of a quality suitable for sealing engagement with the bulbous wall portion 62 suitable is. However, a recess is not necessarily needed when the surface finish of the receiving end 72 for providing a sealing connection with the bead-like wall section 62 is suitable and, in addition, the advantage of a radial seal is not needed.
A first chamfer or bevel 75 extends from the recess 74 inwardly to a first inner cylindrical surface 76 , The cylindrical surface 76 includes a first inwardly facing annular groove 78 extending radially outward therefrom. A second catch or inclined surface 80 extends inwardly from the first annular groove 78 out to the end of the recording 72 go down to the first inner cylindrical surface 76 coincides. The second element 14 preferably includes a second inner cylindrical surface 82 that with the first ring groove 78 via a conical or pointed wall section 84 connected is. The inner diameter of the second inner cylindrical surface 82 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the first outer surface 16 on the first element 12 to the first element 12 to allow in the receiving part 17 to be included. The second inner cylindrical surface 82 preferably has a second inwardly facing annular groove formed therein 86 in which an annular sealing element 87 , For example, an O-ring is positioned.
In the first ring groove 78 is an annular fuse element 88 received, which is preferably made of metal, and in particular of stainless steel. The metal of the fuse element 88 is resiliently tempered, so that the fuse element 88 has the elasticity to stretch and to return to its original shape. Preferably, the securing element 88 not continuous, but contains a space between two (not illustrated) ends, causing the fuse element 88 is allowed to expand and contract without changing its annular shape. If the first element 12 from the second element 14 is disconnected, assigns the fuse element 88 an external diameter on, the smaller than the inner diameter of the first annular groove 78 but larger than the diameter of the first inner cylindrical surface 76 is. In addition, the fuse element has 88 an inner diameter substantially equal to that of the second outer surface 34 on the first element 12 or preferably is slightly smaller than this, whereby the securing element 88 is enabled on the first element 12 snug when it comes to the second element 14 connected is.
Referring to 5 occur when the first element 12 in the second element 14 is introduced, the insertion end 18 and the first outer surface 16 through the inner periphery of the securing element 88 through until the ramp 38 the fuse element 88 reached. In another introduction, the fuse element becomes 88 forced the ramp 88 to go through, causing the fuse element 88 is stretched or widened until it reaches the top 40 reached. If the tip 40 on the fuse element 88 The elasticity of the metal causes contraction of the securing element when it passes the shoulder 42 moved down until it is with the second outer surface 34 comes into contact. After complete introduction of the first element 12 in the second element 14 is the security element 88 essentially between the shoulder 42 , the chamfering 80 and the second outer surface 34 positioned. A movement of the first element 12 in one of the second element 14 pointing away direction drives the fuse element 88 engaged with both the shoulder 42 as well as with the chamfering 80 , whereby the removal of the first element from the second element 14 is prevented.
Further referring to 5 is after complete introduction of the first element 12 in the second element 14 the first outer surface 16 with the annular sealing element 87 sealingly connected to prevent leakage of a fluid. In addition, the bulbous or bead-like wall section 62 and the wing section 64 the release sleeve 44 with the recess 74 or the second outer surface 34 sealingly connected to the penetration of dust or other contaminants in the securing element 88 to substantially prevent the surrounding area. The preferably radially inwardly inclined geometry of the bulbous or bead-like wall portion 62 and the elastic material properties of the sealing part 48 enable the bulbous wall section 62 to deform when it is with the recess 74 engaged. The ability of the bulbous wall section 62 to deform when it is with the recess 74 engages, gives the advantage that the introduction of the first element 12 in the second element 14 required axial force is reduced. In addition, the elastic properties and the geometry of the sealing part allow 48 an axial displacement of the release sleeve 44 on the first element 12 during the introduction to the second element 14 without loss of a seal. An axial movement of the release sleeve 44 may be due to a vibration, a pulsating pressure load or by the operator when separating the first element 12 from the second element 14 be brought about as described below.
Referring now to 6 becomes the release sleeve 44 if desired, the first element 12 from the second element 14 to separate, in one direction to the second element 14 moved. As described above, a tool may be used to provide additional leverage between the support surface 31 and the release sleeve 44 to achieve. In most cases, the use of a tool to move the release sleeve 44 due to the relatively large force required to widen the securing element 88 required when connecting, required. The cylindrical wall section 50 of the stiff release part 46 and the bulbous wall section 62 of the sealing part 48 work together to fill a gap in between 90 to build. The gap 90 acts with the recess 74 in the second element 14 together, around an area for deformation of the bulbous wall portion 62 to provide. During a movement of the release sleeve 44 towards the second element 14 falls or folds the bulbous wall section 62 the elastic sealing element 48 together and allows the front edge 52 of the cylindrical wall portion 50 in the release sleeve 44 , with the fuse element 88 to get in touch. The cylindrical wall section 50 pushes the fuse element 88 axially to the conical shoulder 42 down, causing the conical shoulder 42 the fuse element 88 forces to stretch or widen, or alternatively, the wall section slides 50 under the fuse element 88 to the stretching of the circlip 88 to force. How out 7 can be seen, if the inner circumference of the fuse element 88 is widened to a diameter greater than the diameter of the tip 40 , the first element 12 from the second element 14 released or released and can be removed from this.
Referring to 8th a coupling device is provided which is a received element 96 That a release sleeve 44a includes, and a receiving element 98 contains. The recorded element 96 and the release sleeve 44a are the first element 12 and the release sleeve 44 essentially similar. The receiving element 98 is the second element 14 in essence Chen, with at least one exception, namely that of the body of the female element 98 from the device in which he is taken, is independent. If the recorded element 96 in the receiving element 98 is inserted, are a recording end 72a and to this adjacent parts of the female element 98 in a gap 90a positioned between a cylindrical wall section 50a and a bulbous wall portion 62a is generated. A cylindrical outer surface 100 of the receiving element 98 is with the inner surface 102 of the bulbous wall section 62a the release sleeve 44a sealingly joined together with a wing or rib section 64a the penetration of dust or other contaminants in the area of the fuse element 88a surrounds, substantially to prevent when the elements are engaged with each other. The receiving element 98 also includes a terminal end (not shown), for example a threaded connection, for securing the female element 98 on a device. It can have at least two flats 103 be provided for engagement by a wrench to the female element 98 on a device, such as a pump or a distributor to secure.
Referring to 9 is a stiff release part 46a for use in the release sleeve 44 provided, which has a cylindrical wall portion 50b contains, extending from a front edge 52b to a radially outwardly projecting, preferably conical wall portion 54b extends. The wall section 54b ends in a flattening 55b having a substantially downwardly inclined flange portion 56b having. The wall section 54b contains several openings 104 that pass through it. During the process of molding the injection section 48 around the wall section 54b and the flange portion 56b Polymer material flows through the openings 104 through and unites the bulbous wall section 62 and the wing section 64 of the sealing part 48 with each other as described above and in 3 is illustrated. The use of openings 104 is advantageous in that it allows the sealing part 48 a single coherent element remains. In addition, the openings allow the sealing part 48 , on the stiff release part 46a to be attached without the flattening 55b in the sealing part 48 encapsulate. As with the release sleeve 44 Here, too, a greater mechanical advantage can be achieved when a tool is used as a lever between the stiff flats 55b and the support surface 31 is used when the flattening 55b not by the elastic sealing part 48 is covered. However, it is clear that the sealing part 48 the flattening 55b encapsulate when an increase in mechanical advantage is not required. The resulting alternative example of the release sleeve 44 is preferably on the first element 12 by ring-like reducing or "crimping" of the wall section 50b around the second outer surface 34 of the first element 12 secured. Alternatively, the rigid release part 46a from a front edge 52b up to a connecting edge 60b in the flange portion 56b be split to the stiff release part 46a to allow yourself when mounting on the first element 12 dilate.
Referring to 10 - 12 a fourth example is illustrated in detail. It is a stiff release part 146 for use in a release sleeve 44 provided that a flat surface 155 includes the plurality of integrally formed, finger-like release elements 106 contains, which protrude from this. The release elements 106 have several slots between each other 108 on, extending from a front edge 110 out into several openings 112 extend into it. By way of example only, the rigid release part 146 several relatively wide release elements 106 contain as they are in 10 are illustrated, or the rigid release part 146 can, as in 11 illustrates several relatively narrow release elements 106 contain. The rigid release part 146 is preferably made of an elastic material, such as spring steel, which the release elements 106 allows itself during assembly on the first coupling element 12 above the holding structure 36 to bend or widen to the outside.
Referring to 12 is on the stiff release part 146 for example, by an injection molding a sealing part 148 secured, which is substantially the sealing part described above 48 is similar. During the process of molding or injection molding of the sealing part 148 around the flat side 155 Polymer material flows through the openings 112 through and combines a bulbous wall section 162 with a wing section 164 of the sealing part 148 , The use of the openings 112 is advantageous because it allows the sealing member to remain a single continuous element. In addition, the openings allow 112 the sealing part 148 , without encapsulation of the flattening 155 in the sealing part 148 on the stiff release part 146 to be attached. As with the release sleeve 44 For example, a larger mechanical advantage can be achieved when a tool is used as a lever between the stiff flat spot 155 and the support surface 31 of the first coupling element 12 is used when the flat spot 155 not through the sealing part 148 is covered. However, it should be understood that the sealing part 148 the flat spot 155 can encapsulate when an increased mechanical advantage is not needed. Also, this example is beneficial because it's the sharing elements 106 allows to move over the holding structure 36 on the first coupling element 12 to widen when attached to this.
Referring to 13 and 14 An embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in detail. In the fifth embodiment, a release sleeve 244 for use in connection with the first coupling element 12 created. As in 14 illustrates has the release sleeve 244 a stiff release part 208 on, the first release element 210 and a separately formed second release element 212 contains. The release sleeve 244 also includes an elastic sealing part 248 which is at the first and second release elements 210 . 212 is attached and connects them together.
Referring to 13 contains the first share element 210 a substantially cylindrical wall portion 214 that extends from a front edge 216 out to a curvature 218 extends. The curvature 218 ends in a flattening 220 , which preferably has a substantially downwardly sloping flange portion 222 Contains an introduction of a tool between the flattening 220 and the support surface 31 of the first coupling element 12 to support, as described above. The curvature 218 preferably contains several openings 224 passing therethrough to attachment of the sealing member 248 to assist, as described below. An inner circumference 225 of the wall section 214 is slightly larger than the holding structure 36 on the first coupling element 12 to the first release element 210 to allow on the first coupling element 12 easy to slide or move when attached to this.
Further referring to 13 contains the second share element 212 a substantially cylindrical wall portion 226 that extends from a front edge 228 out to a curvature 230 extends. The curvature 230 ends in a flattening 232 which has a connection surface for connection to the front edge 216 of the first release element 210 provides for the transmission of an axial force from the first release element 210 on the second release element 212 to assist when the first coupling element 12 from the second coupling element 14 is disconnected. The flattening 232 is not continuous, but forms several spaced apart tongues 234 involved in the manufacture of the wall section 226 be bent outwards. The curvature 230 preferably contains several openings 236 , which pass through this and the attachment of the sealing part 248 facilitate.
The second release element 212 is preferably interrupted and has a gap 238 up, extending from the leading edge 228 out through the wall section 226 extends through. The gap 238 allows the second share element 212 , above the holding structure 36 on the first coupling element 12 to widen when attached to this. The gap 238 can, as in 13 illustrates being wedged to the flattening 232 to prevent it from becoming uneven due to torsion when the second release element 212 above the holding structure 36 is widened.
Referring to 14 are the first and the second release element 210 . 212 through a sealing part 248 connected to each other, which is substantially similar to the sealing part 48 is formed, which is described in the preferred embodiment. during the process of molding the injection-molded part 248 Polymer material flows through the openings 224 and 236 in the first release element 210 or the second release element 212 through, creating a bulbous wall section 262 and a wing section 264 of the sealing part 248 be united with each other, as in 14 is illustrated. The use of the openings 224 and 236 is advantageous because it allows the sealing part 248 a single coherent element remains. In addition, the openings allow 224 and 236 the sealing part 248 , on the stiff release part 208 to be attached without the flattening 220 in the sealing part 248 encapsulate. As described above, a greater mechanical advantage in using a tool may be as a lever between the flats 220 and the support surface 31 of the first coupling element 12 be achieved when the flattening 220 not from the sealing part 248 is covered. However, it is clear that the sealing part 248 the flattening 220 encapsulate when an increase in mechanical advantage is not required.
Referring to 15 - 16C a coupling device or arrangement is provided which comprises a received coupling element 312 with a releasably mounted release sleeve 344 and a female coupling element 314 contains that in 15 is illustrated as forming, but not limited to, an "integral" female coupling element 314 function satisfactorily as a "self-contained" female coupling element.
Referring to 15 are the recorded coupling element 312 and the release sleeve 344 essentially similar to the first coupling element 12 and the release sleeve 44 designed as related to 1 are described, with at least one exception, namely that a sealing part 348 the release sleeve 344 does not contain a bulbous portion to engage with the female coupling element 314 to be sealed. While the release sleeve 344 is described herein as requiring no bead-like portion, the female coupling element would 314 with a recorded coupling element 12 That a release sleeve 44 has to fit together satisfactorily. Similarly, other release sleeve designs that differ from those described in the examples or in connection with the embodiment of the present invention may be used with the female coupling element 314 also work satisfactorily.
Further referring to 15 is the female coupling element 314 essentially similar to the second coupling element 14 designed, with at least one exception me, namely that an annular sealing element 316 near a recording end 372 the female coupling element 314 is provided. As in 16A illustrates, the annular sealing element 316 essentially an elastic sealing part 318 on, on a stiff holding part 320 is appropriate.
The sealing part 318 preferably comprises a polymeric material substantially similar to the material of the sealing member 48 is. It may be a chemical compound, such as an adhesive, inserted into the polymer material or directly on the holding part 320 be applied before the sealing part 318 on the holding part 320 is attached. Structurally, the sealing part contains 318 an outer surface 322 and an inner surface 324 with a recess 326 or a similar feature, the or the sealing part 318 allows, in the presence of an axially directed force, on the outer surface 322 is exercised to collapse or collapse, as in the 16B and 16C is illustrated.
The holding part 320 has a substantially circular structure and is in a groove 328 received in the female coupling element 314 near the receiving end 372 is provided. The groove 328 is preferably slightly smaller in diameter than an outside diameter of the holding part 320 and thus requires that the holding part 320 in the groove 328 is pressed. If the holding part 320 in the groove 328 is pressed, an interaction is achieved, which causes the holding part 320 in the groove 328 is secured. Preferably, a chamfered relief area 330 next to the sealing element 316 provided sufficient space for the sealing part 318 to create so that this at a connection of the recorded coupling element 312 can deform.
Referring to 16B and 16C stands the release sleeve 344 when the picked-up coupling element 312 in the female coupling element 314 is introduced, with the outer surface 322 of the sealing part 318 engaged, whereby the sealing part 318 is caused in the receiving sleeve for the release 344 necessary manner to deform. The deformation of the sealing part 318 minimizes the axial force required to insert the received coupling element 312 in the female coupling element 314 is required, without loss of seal between the sealing part 318 and the release sleeve 344 ,
When connecting the received with the female coupling element 312 and 314 is the sealing element 316 with an outer surface 332 the release sleeve 344 sealingly connected. The seal prevents contamination, such as dust or other foreign matter, from entering the interface between the received and female coupling elements 312 . 314 penetrates. The elasticity of the sealing part 318 allows this, together with a movement of the recorded coupling element 314 which may be caused, for example, by a vibration or a pulse-like pressure load, to move in the axial direction to prevent contamination thereon, via the joint between the sealing part 318 and the release sleeve 344 to be drafted.
Among other advantages, the present invention provides a coupling assembly including a received coupling member having a release sleeve which, unlike the prior art, may be used with both "stand-alone" and "integral" female coupling members to be sealed. When used in conjunction with an "integral" female coupling member, the release sleeve of the present invention sealingly engages a recess in the end face of the female member to seal in both an axial and a radial direction an elastic seal member capable of deforming to allow movement of the release sleeve by a distance sufficient to cause the rigid release element to widen the retaining ring. In addition, the elastic material properties and the bead-like geometry of the elastic sealing element reduce the axial force required to connect the received coupling element in the "integral" female coupling element an inner surface of the elastic sealing member is sealingly engaged with an outer surface of the female member to seal in a radial direction.
Even though certain preferred embodiments of the present invention is the invention not to the examples described and illustrated here limited, the merely as illustrative examples of the preferred embodiments of the invention. A person skilled in the art will He knows that certain modifications and changes within the teaching of this invention and that such changes and Modifications are within the scope of protection as defined by the claims is.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) which is adapted to be attached to a first coupling element ( 12 . 96 ) to be movably mounted to the first coupling element ( 12 . 46 ) by a second coupling element, which either an integral coupling element ( 14 ) or a separate coupling element ( 103 ), wherein the release sleeve ( 244 ): a rigid release part ( 208 ), which is a first release element ( 210 ) and a separate second release element ( 212 ) contains; and an elastic sealing part ( 248 ) connected to the first and second release elements ( 210 . 212 ) and connects them together, wherein the elastic sealing part ( 248 ) a bulbous section ( 262 ) which is configured to engage both with a mating surface on the integral coupling element (FIG. 14 ) as well as with a matching surface on the independent coupling element ( 103 ) to substantially prevent the ingress of contaminants into a region between the first and second coupling members when joined together.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein the first release element ( 210 ) a cylindrical wall section ( 214 ) extending from a front edge ( 216 ) to a flattening ( 220 ) having a substantially sloping flange portion ( 222 ) having.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 2, wherein the first release element ( 210 ) several openings ( 224 ) passing therethrough for attachment of the resilient sealing member (10). 248 ) to support.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein the second release element ( 212 ) a cylindrical edge portion ( 226 ) extending from a front edge ( 228 ) to a flattening ( 232 ), which has a contact surface for connection to the first release element ( 210 ).
Release sleeve ( 244 )) according to claim 4, wherein the second release element ( 212 ) several openings ( 236 ) passing therethrough for attachment of the resilient sealing member (10). 248 ) to support.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein after attachment of the elastic sealing part ( 248 ) on the rigid release part ( 208 ) the first release element ( 210 ) on the second release element ( 212 ) is present.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein the second release element ( 212 ) passing through this gap ( 238 ) to the second share element ( 212 ) during assembly on the first coupling element ( 12 . 96 ) expand.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein a distal end ( 267 ) of the nodular section ( 262 ) at least one bead ( 268 ) contains.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein the elastic sealing part ( 248 ) a wing section ( 264 ), which is connected to the first coupling element ( 12 . 96 ) is sealingly connected.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 9, wherein an inner circumference ( 265 ) of the wing section ( 264 ) at least one bead ( 266 ) contains.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein the elastic sealing part ( 248 ) comprises a polymer material.
Release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, wherein a chemical compound is used, a chemical adhesion of the elastic sealing part ( 248 ) on the rigid release part ( 208 ) to support.
Coupling arrangement with a first coupling element ( 12 . 96 ); with a second coupling member having a portion for receiving the first Kupplungselemen tes ( 12 . 96 ), wherein the second coupling element either an integral coupling element ( 14 ), which is formed in a device, or a separate coupling element ( 103 ), which is produced separately from a device to which it is connected, wherein the integral coupling element ( 14 ) contains a first matching surface and the independent coupling element ( 103 ) contains a second mating surface; and with a release sleeve ( 244 ) according to claim 1, attached to the first coupling element ( 12 . 96 ) is movably mounted.
Coupling arrangement according to claim 13, wherein the first mating surface on the integral coupling element is a groove ( 74 ) having.
A coupling arrangement according to claim 14, wherein the bulbous section ( 262 ) with the groove ( 74 ) is sealingly connected in an axial direction.
A coupling arrangement according to claim 14, wherein the bulbous section ( 262 ) with the groove ( 74 ) is sealingly connected in an axial and a radial direction.
Coupling arrangement according to claim 13, wherein the second mating surface on the independent coupling element ( 103 ) a cylindrical surface ( 100 ) having.
Coupling arrangement according to claim 17, wherein the bulbous section ( 262 ) with the cylindrical surface ( 100 ) is sealingly connected in a radial direction.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 13: wherein the second coupling element ( 314 ) an annular sealing element ( 316 ) near a receiving end ( 372 ) of the second coupling element ( 314 ), wherein the sealing element ( 316 ) a stiff holding part ( 320 ) and an elastic sealing part ( 318 ) contains; and wherein at a connection of the first coupling element ( 312 ) on the second coupling element ( 314 ) the sealing element ( 316 ) with the first coupling element ( 312 ) is sealingly connected to prevent the ingress of contaminants into a region between the first and the second coupling element (FIG. 312 . 314 ) substantially.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 19, wherein a device for mating connection with the first coupling element ( 312 ) is provided, wherein the second coupling element ( 314 ) is integrally formed in the device.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 19, wherein the sealing part ( 318 ) comprises a polymer material with a polymer based on an elastomer and / or thermoplastic.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 19, wherein the sealing part ( 318 ) an outer surface ( 322 ) and an inner surface ( 324 ) containing a recess ( 326 ), which the sealing part ( 318 ) allows to collapse within itself.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 19, wherein the holding part ( 320 ) in a groove ( 328 ) in the female coupling element ( 314 ) is recorded.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 23, wherein the retaining part ( 320 ) into the groove ( 328 ) in the female coupling element ( 314 ) is pressed.
Coupling arrangement ( 310 ) according to claim 19, further comprising a bevelled relief region ( 330 ) next to the sealing element ( 316 ) to make room for the sealing part ( 318 ), so that this at a compound of the received coupling element ( 312 ) with the female coupling element ( 314 ) can deform.
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