公开(公告)号：US06520546B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09748964

申请日：2000-12-27

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L3700

CPC classification number: F16L37/144 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A release tool for a quick connector with a radially displaceable retainer has a pair of arms extending from a collar which are normally disposed on axially extending surfaces of the housing of the female component of the quick connector when the release tool is mounted on the housing. A retainer engaging surface on each of the arms is movably engageable with projections on side legs of the retainer to urge the projections and the end portions of the side legs of the retainer radially inward to a position where the projections are disengaged from lock edges on the axially extending surfaces of the housing to allow disengagement of the retainer element from the male component of the quick connector.

公开(公告)号：US06508269B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-21

申请号：US09748958

申请日：2000-12-27

Applicant: George Szabo ,  Shad A. Kelly

Inventor： George Szabo ,  Shad A. Kelly

IPC: F16K1504

CPC classification number: F16K15/04 ,  F16L37/0985 ,  F16L37/407 ,  Y10S285/921 ,  Y10T137/7854 ,  Y10T137/7856 ,  Y10T137/791

Abstract: A quick connector with a one-way flow valve includes a bearing cage mounted in a bore of a female component housing and supporting a tip end of a conduit lockingly held in the housing by a retainer. A projection extends from one end of the bearing cage and spaces a flow ball movably mounted in the housing bore at a first, flow permitting open position wherein flow paths between the male and female components are established around the exterior of the flow ball and between circumferentially spaced ribs formed in the housing and supporting the flow ball. The flow ball is automatically movable in response to a reverse direction acting fluid pressure differential to a second, flow-blocking position in sealing engagement with a valve seat formed in the housing bore to prevent reverse fluid flow through the connector.

公开(公告)号：US5779278A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US579185

申请日：1995-12-27

Applicant: Thomas Eugene Grooters ,  George Szabo

Inventor： Thomas Eugene Grooters ,  George Szabo

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L2201/10

Abstract: An insertion indicator for a metal quick connector assembly includes an annular base adapted to be releasably received within the mouth of a female connector component's axial bore, such that the male end form of the connector assembly's male component, including an external flange thereon, is insertable through the indicator's base into the axial bore. The indicator further includes two legs projecting both axially and radially-inwardly from its base so as to extend deeper within the female component's axial bore than the "locking" abutment surfaces of a retainer, also disposed within the bore, when the indicator is releasably received therein. Each leg is resiliently radially yieldable so as to permit passage of an external flange or upset bead on the male component through the indicator, whereupon the free end of each leg rebounds to provide an axially-disposed surface with which the indicator may thereafter be operatively ejected through engagement with the male component's upset bead upon slight retraction of the male component from within the bore.

Abstract translation: 用于金属快速连接器组件的插入指示器包括适于可释放地容纳在阴连接器部件的轴向孔的口内的环形基座，使得连接器组件的阳部件的阳端形式（包括其上的外部凸缘）可插入 通过指示器的底座进入轴向孔。 该指示器还包括两个腿，其从其底部轴向地和径向向内突出，以便在凹部件的轴向孔内比在也可设置在孔内时的保持器的“锁定”邻接表面更深地延伸。 其中。 每个腿都弹性地径向屈服，以允许外部凸缘或隆起珠在通过指示器的阳部件上通过，于是每个腿的自由端反弹以提供轴向设置的表面，随后可以将指示器可操作地弹出 通过与阳部件的镦粗珠接合，使得阳部件从孔内稍微缩回。

公开(公告)号：US5213376A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-25

申请号：US753758

申请日：1991-09-03

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L37/084

CPC classification number: F16L37/084 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A squeeze-to-release quick connector for engaging a flanged male member includes a cylindrical body portion which is open at one end for receiving the male member and forms a conduit receiving adapter at its opposite end. An annular retainer ring is axially spaced from the open end and is attached to the body portion by two circumferentially opposed, generally parallel axially elongated beam members. Each beam member is affixed at one end to the retaining ring and at an opposed end to a mount located on the body portion axially spaced from the open end. Two circumferentially spaced detents extend inwardly from a retaining ring to capture the male abutment surface to effect positive engagement therebetween.

公开(公告)号：US06612622B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09748959

申请日：2000-12-27

Applicant: Michael J. Andre ,  George Szabo

Inventor： Michael J. Andre ,  George Szabo

IPC: F16L3712

CPC classification number: F16L37/084 ,  F16L33/00 ,  F16L33/30 ,  F16L37/144 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A quick connector includes a housing assembly for receiving one end of a conduit with an enlarged annular flange and a retainer for locking the conduit in the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes first and second housings which are rotatably and non-axially displaceably interconnected. A rigid top hat is fixedly mounted in the bore in the first housing to prevent axial displacement of the first and second housings. An annular recess in the top hat receives the flange on the conduit. The housings can also be incrementally indexable ribs on a stem of one housing fixedly and non-rotatingly engage an inner surface of a flexible conduit.

Abstract translation: 快速连接器包括用于接收具有扩大的环形凸缘的导管的一端的壳体组件和用于将导管锁定在壳体组件中的保持器。 壳体组件包括第一和第二壳体，其可旋转地和不可轴向地可移动地互连。 刚性顶帽固定地安装在第一壳体的孔中，以防止第一和第二壳体的轴向位移。 顶帽中的环形凹部容纳导管上的凸缘。 壳体还可以是一个壳体的杆上的递增可转位肋条，固定地并且不旋转地接合柔性导管的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US6155612A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US972080

申请日：1997-11-17

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L37/14 ,  F16L39/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/144

Abstract: A Hybrid Quick Connector for releasably interconnecting fluid carrying tubular members has a housing with first and second portions which are joined together to establish a through passage for fluid communication of the tubular members. One housing portion defines a first bearing surface and a retainer for releasably engaging an end form of one of the members. The other housing portion is permanently affixed to the end form of the other member and defines a second bearing surface which is axially spaced from the first bearing surface to straddle a resilient seal. Upon insertion of the first tubing end form, a retainer locks it in assembly with the quick connector and the seal acts to block the only potential leak path. Preferably, the first housing portion is formed of injection molded thermoplastic and the second housing portion is formed of mild steel to ensure a robust and inexpensive connector configuration which is particularly well suited for automotive air conditioning and engine coolant system applications.

Abstract translation: 用于可释放地互连流体承载管状构件的混合式快速连接器具有壳体，其具有连接在一起的第一和第二部分，以建立用于管状构件的流体连通的通路。 一个壳体部分限定了第一支承表面和用于可释放地接合其中一个构件的端部形式的保持器。 另一壳体部分永久地固定在另一个构件的端部形状上，并且限定了与第一支承表面轴向间隔开以跨越弹性密封件的第二支承表面。 在插入第一管端形式时，保持器将其与快速连接器组装在一起，并且密封件用于阻止唯一的潜在泄漏路径。 优选地，第一壳体部分由注射成型的热塑性塑料形成，并且第二壳体部分由软钢制成，以确保稳定且便宜的连接器构造，其特别适用于汽车空调和发动机冷却剂系统应用。

公开(公告)号：US5711508A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-27

申请号：US483671

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Mitchell H. Schreiber ,  Joseph S. Quaranta ,  Thomas E. Grooters ,  George Szabo ,  Richard H. Krentz

Inventor： Mitchell H. Schreiber ,  Joseph S. Quaranta ,  Thomas E. Grooters ,  George Szabo ,  Richard H. Krentz

IPC: F16L37/28

CPC classification number: F16L37/28 ,  Y10T137/87788 ,  Y10T137/87837 ,  Y10T137/87877

Abstract: A quick connect fluid coupling equipped with a check valve and a service valve includes a housing that has a primary passage and an auxiliary passage arranged in a T-shape construction. The primary passage is provided with a check valve and an outlet end adapted to receive a male connector member in a locking engagement. The outlet end is arranged at 90.degree. with the inlet end of the primary passage. The auxiliary passage is equipped with a service valve adapted for receiving a fluid pressure detecting head at an outlet end and shares the same inlet end with the primary passage.

Abstract translation: 配备有止回阀和维修阀的快速连接流体联轴器包括具有主要通道和以T形构造布置的辅助通道的壳体。 主通道设置有止回阀和适于在锁定接合中接收阳连接器构件的出口端。 出口端与主通道的入口端90度设置。 辅助通道配备有适于在出口端处接收流体压力检测头的维修阀，并且与主通道共享相同的入口端。

公开(公告)号：US5707084A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-13

申请号：US576244

申请日：1995-12-21

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L37/22 ,  F16L41/08 ,  F16L55/00

CPC classification number: F16L41/08 ,  F16L37/22 ,  Y10T29/5367

Abstract: A quick connector assembly for coupling a flexible hose or tube to a bore formed in a housing thereby to establish fluid communication between the interiors of the hose and bore, respectively, comprises an elongate tubular male insert having one end adapted to receive and retain the tube about its periphery. The other end of the male insert includes a contoured external surface defining an external locking flange, and a pair of axially-spaced external circumferential grooves for receiving a pair of O-rings which ultimately sealingly engage complementary cylindrical sections of the housing bore upon insertion of the connector assembly thereinto. Prior to its insertion into the housing bore, the connector assembly includes a garter spring which is radially collapsed about the male insert's contoured external surface by an encompassing annular spring guide. Upon inserting the connector assembly into the housing bore, the spring guide first seats itself against the housing and the garter spring is thereafter displaced by the locking flange from its radially-collapsed pre-insertion position within the spring guide down into the housing bore and, ultimately, into a locking groove formed internally of the housing bore. The garter spring thereafter further expands to allow the locking flange to pass therethrough and then radially contracts upon full insertion of the male insert into the housing bore to lock the connector assembly therein.

公开(公告)号：US5478046A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-26

申请号：US115722

申请日：1993-09-01

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L37/098 ,  F16L37/40

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L37/40 ,  Y10S285/921

Abstract: A quick connector adapted for locking engagement with a male member includes a cylindrical body portion open at one end for receiving the male member and a through passage communicating the open end with a conduit receiving adapter at an opposite end. A valve member is located in the passage and is displaceable from a closed position to an open position to establish open communication therethrough in response to engagement of the body portion and male member. Relatively displaceable, at least partially radially coextensive seats are provided to effect axial engagement with the seal in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 适于与阳构件锁定接合的快速连接器包括在一端开口用于接收阳构件的圆柱形本体部分和将开口端与相对端的导管接收适配器连通的贯穿通道。 阀构件位于通道中并且可从闭合位置移动到打开位置，以响应于主体部分和阳构件的接合来建立与其相对的开放连通。 提供相对位移的至少部分径向共同延伸的座以在封闭位置实现与密封件的轴向接合。

公开(公告)号：US5472016A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-05

申请号：US131294

申请日：1993-10-04

Applicant: George Szabo

Inventor： George Szabo

IPC: F16L55/10 ,  F16L37/00 ,  F16L37/08 ,  F16L37/098 ,  F16L55/11

CPC classification number: F16L37/0987 ,  F16L55/11

Abstract: A stuffer pin for mounting seals and a retainer element in a quick connector used with fluid conduits. The stuffer pin includes an integral shaft, an enlarged stop and a handle. Annular seal mounting portions are formed on the shaft for releasibly supporting seal elements. A ridge is formed on the shaft for releasibly engaging and mounting a retainer on the shaft. Resilient arms extend axially from an end of the shaft and have a larger nominal outer diameter than the diameter of the shaft to retain the seal elements on the shaft prior to insertion into a bore in a fluid carrying member. The resilient arms are bent radially inward when contacting a stepped bore in the fluid carrying member to enable release of the seals and retainer elements during withdrawal of the stuffer pin from the bore.

Abstract translation: 用于将密封件和保持器元件安装在与流体管道一起使用的快速连接器中的填充销。 填充销包括整体轴，放大止动件和手柄。 环形密封件安装部分形成在轴上以可释放地支撑密封元件。 在轴上形成脊，用于将保持器可释放地接合并安装在轴上。 弹性臂从轴的端部轴向延伸并且具有比轴的直径更大的标称外径，以在插入到流体承载构件中的孔内之前将密封元件保持在轴上。 当接触流体承载构件中的阶梯孔时，弹性臂向内径向向内弯曲，以便在将填充销从孔中取出期间释放密封件和保持器元件。