Blind mate fluid coupling with misalignment compensation
US11815214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/35
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling member for a blind mate fluid coupling includes a housing and a fluid connector fixed in position relative to the housing for connecting to a fluid conduit of the system. A valve body movable relative to the housing includes a fluid passage that is fluidly connected to the connector. A carrier is at least partially disposed in the housing and is radially movable relative to the housing. The carrier is configured to cooperate with the valve body to facilitate alignment of the valve body when coupling to another coupling member. The carrier may form a portion of the fluid passage between the connector and valve body, and includes a sealing arrangement that permits radial and/or angular misalignment compensation of the design. Varying diameters of the insertion part or receiving part of the coupling member may be provided for further enhancing misalignment compensation of the design.
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