Compact, blind-mate fluid fitting
US11852270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L27/1017
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid system and a blind-mate fluid fitting can be operable to allow for mating fluid system components even in the presence of angular, radial, and/or axial port misalignment. The blind-mate fluid fitting includes a shoulder and fitting portion extending from one side of the shoulder. The fitting portion defines a central fitting axis and is operable to inserted into a fluid port of a component. The fluid port defines a central port axis. The fitting portion includes a sealing portion that is operable to seal against the fluid port when the central fitting axis is positioned at a zero angle and at least one of a plurality of different non-zero angles relative to the central port axis.
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