公开(公告)号：US12018786B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17850869

申请日：2022-06-27

申请人： Relativity Space, Inc.

发明人： Aaron J. Fillo ,  Joshua Percival Kaye ,  Joseph Mark Trafecanty ,  Richard Santiago Rosas ,  Ryan Doria Lim ,  Noah Eugene Sampiere Prochnow ,  Xiangyu Luan

IPC分类号： F16L37/098

CPC分类号： F16L37/0985

摘要： A two-part coupling for use in joining sections of pipe without additional fasteners is disclosed. The two-part coupling includes integral coupling features molded by additive manufacturing technology. The two-part coupling increases reliability, reduces weight, and provides ease of manufacture. The coupling distributes a fluid load so that the coupling can withstand pressures and leak rates in accordance with stringent standards. The two-part coupling can be coupled and de-coupled using a locking and release mechanism built into the integral parts. Assembly is made easier because the geometry of the coupling is amenable to additive manufacturing. Because the two-part coupling requires a lesser degree of precision, machined parts are not required.

公开(公告)号：US20230417350A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US17850869

申请日：2022-06-27

申请人： Relativity Space, Inc.

发明人： Aaron J. FILLO ,  Joshua Percival Kaye ,  Joseph Mark Trafecanty ,  Richard Santiago Rosas ,  Ryan Doria Lim ,  Noah Eugene Sampiere Prochnow ,  Xiangyu Luan

IPC分类号： F16L37/098

CPC分类号： F16L37/0985

摘要： A two-part coupling for use in joining sections of pipe without additional fasteners is disclosed. The two-part coupling includes integral coupling features molded by additive manufacturing technology. The two-part coupling increases reliability, reduces weight, and provides ease of manufacture. The coupling distributes a fluid load so that the coupling can withstand pressures and leak rates in accordance with stringent standards. The two-part coupling can be coupled and de-coupled using a locking and release mechanism built into the integral parts. Assembly is made easier because the geometry of the coupling is amenable to additive manufacturing. Because the two-part coupling requires a lesser degree of precision, machined parts are not required.