Magnetic fluid coupling assemblies and methods

摘要

Fluid coupling assemblies and methods are discussed. The fluid coupling assemblies (100) include a first coupling member (102), a second coupling member (104) magnetically engageable with the first coupling member (102). A magnetic engagement of the first coupling member (102) and the second coupling member (104) unseals a fluid flow path (302) therebetween. In certain examples, the first coupling member (102) is sealed by a valve member (408) and the second coupling member (104) includes an activation member (420). When engaged, the valve member (408) is moved from a closed position to an open position by the activation member (420), thereby unsealing the fluid flow path (302). A magnetic force between the first coupling member (102) and the second coupling member (104) can be chosen such that the members disengage when a predetermined fluid flow path pressure is reached.