Connector for an aircraft fuel pipe
US9506587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L39/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connector for connecting a pipe, such as a fuel pipe, to another fuel pipe or pipe terminal, having a first connector element including a first female sub-element and a concentric second female sub-element, a first seal seat positioned within the first female sub-element, a second seal seat positioned in the concentric second female sub-element, a first seal retained within the first seal seat, a second seal retained the second seal seat, and a second connector element providing a connection for a pipe at one end and connection to the first connector element at a second end.
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