Fluid connector with a hose cutting clip
US9410649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49872
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically conductive hose cutting clip has at least one end tab that is shaped to provide a cutting edge for penetration of the inner layer(s) of a multiple layer fluid conveyance hose when it is clipped onto a fluid connector and the hose is installed on the fluid connector by forcing it onto the connector. The cutting action by the cutting clip provides for a relatively low resistance electrical connection between an electrically conductive layer of the hose and the fluid connector. This can be used to provide a signal path from a sensing element on or in the hose to a system electronic component.
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