Reliance Worldwide has been granted a patent for a connector featuring a fluid passage, seal ring, and a cartridge with a hollow portion. The design includes a grab part with teeth for tube retention, a demount part for release, and a sleeve body that secures the cartridge and connecting body. GlobalData’s report on Reliance Worldwide gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fluid connector with seal and demountable tube retention
The patent US12049974B2 describes a novel connector designed for fluid tubes, featuring a comprehensive assembly that enhances the sealing and retention of the fluid tube. The connector includes a connecting body with a fluid passage, a seal ring for creating a seal with the fluid tube, and a cartridge that houses a hollow portion. A grab part with teeth retains the fluid tube, positioned between the cartridge and the seal ring. The design incorporates a demount part that can move within the cartridge to release the fluid tube by manipulating the teeth. Additionally, a sleeve body encases the cartridge and connecting body, featuring latches that engage with catches on the connecting body to secure the assembly and prevent unwanted movement.
Further claims detail the functionality of the latches, which can rotate or move towards the catches to ensure a secure connection. The connector is designed to withstand external forces without compromising the retention of the fluid tube, as the demount part remains disengaged from the teeth under such conditions. The patent also outlines a protecting ring that safeguards the seal ring and includes features to support the fluid tube. Moreover, the connector can be part of a kit that includes multiple connectors and a fluid tube, with various configurations available, such as straight-line, T, Y, and elbow connectors. This innovative design aims to improve the reliability and ease of use in fluid transfer applications.
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