发明名称 |
SELF-LOCKING PUSH-TO-CONNECT INSERT |
摘要 |
A universal self-locking push-to-connect plumbing insert assembly provides flexibility to an installer to use the assembly in the field with a variety of different plumbing fittings for coupling conduits to such fittings. The assembly comprises first and second interlocking cartridges holding a dual function gripping ring. The gripping ring has inwardly projecting tines for gripping and holding a fluid conduit and outwardly projecting tines for holding the assembly within a plumbing fitting. A sealing ring is captively held by the first cartridge and is positioned to seal the insert assembly to a plumbing fitting when inserted therein and also seal a conduit extended into the assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly further includes a release ring held within the second cartridge for selectively engaging the inwardly projecting tines of the gripping ring to allow a fluid conduit to be removed from the insert assembly. |
申请公布号 |
US2015159792(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.06.11 |
申请号 |
US201414564293 |
申请日期 |
2014.12.09 |
申请人 |
NIBCO Inc. |
发明人 |
Bobo David;LaFortune James;Oldsen Derek;Frische-Mouri Paul;Kelsey Robert B.;Rinkenberg Ken |
分类号 |
F16L37/08;F16L37/138;F16L37/091 |
主分类号 |
F16L37/08 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A self-locking push-to-connect insert assembly for coupling plumbing components together, said assembly comprising:
a first cartridge having generally cylindrical wall; a gripping ring positioned adjacent and in contact with said first cartridge, said gripping ring having a washer-shaped body with inwardly projecting annularly spaced tines for gripping and holding a fluid conduit inserted into said assembly and outwardly extending annularly spaced tines on a side of said body opposite said inwardly projecting tines for holding said assembly in a plumbing fitting; and a second generally cylindrical cartridge positioned in said housing adjacent said gripping ring on a side opposite said first cartridge, wherein said second cartridge is coupled to said first cartridge with said gripping ring held therebetween. |
地址 |
Elkhart IN US |