Fluid connection system with a push-to-connect face seal configuration
US11662045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/48
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example fitting includes: a fitting body comprising an exterior annular groove formed and configured to receive a retaining snap ring to couple the fitting body to a fluid line connector; a seal carrier slidably accommodated in the fitting body and having: (i) a first end face, (ii) a second end face opposite the first end face, (iii) a first annular groove formed in an exterior peripheral surface of the seal carrier, wherein the first annular groove is configured to receive a radial seal therein, and (iv) a second annular groove formed in the second end face, wherein the second annular groove is configured to receive a face seal therein; and a spring having a first end fixedly disposed within the fitting body and a second end interfacing with the first end face of the seal carrier such that the spring applies a biasing force on the seal carrier.
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