Spray shielding and thermal isolation method and apparatus for quick connects used in a computing system environment
US8272670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L59/024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and associated apparatus for providing an insulating housing and a protective sleeve for quick connect fittings and couplings of a computer system environment. In one embodiment, the insulative housing has a hollow center to be placed around the couplings and further comprises an insulative sleeve having a plurality of complementary parts that fit together around the coupling as a singular unit and a fastener to open and close the sleeve such that the coupling is at least partially exposed. In an alternate embodiment, a protective sleeve with a hollow center is provided that once disposed around the quick connect fittings will protect against leakage of liquids flowing into quick connect fittings during mating and unmating of them. The sleeve comprises an actuation collar area that extends over unmated portion of the quick connect fitting and a flare area disposed over the actuation collar to provide an additional gripping area for actuating the quick connect fitting.
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