CONNECTOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR FLUID MACHINES

摘要

2111848 9301443 PCTABS00019 A fluid connection and control device for fluid machines permits fluid inlet or outlet connections without the necessity for threaded adapters. This is accomplished by a radially symmetrical body (25) having first and second ends and a central axial fluid passage (28) connecting the ends. The body is appropriately sized for the fluid channel of the fluid machine and has a provision (22) at the first end for attachment of a flexible hose (20). The second end has a provision for a fluid tight seal between the body and the fluid channel as well as a mechanism by which the body is captured within the fluid channel (15) of the fluid machine. Options are provided for incorporation of a valve mechanism (33) for controlling the fluid flow. The valve mechanism may be incorporated as an integral part of the body or as a separate modular unit (fig. 3) which is retained in the fluid channel (15) by the connector body (25). This provides the advantages of rapid assembly and avoidance of undue stresses to the fluid machine housing, and also provides flexibility of the hose directly adjacent the housing which contributes to improved maneuverability.