Connector assembly usable as a closure and to establish a fluid connection

摘要

Connector assembly and methods usable to block fluid flow therethrough. The connector comprises a female hub having an axial bore, internal threads, and an internal shoulder. The hub is adapted to connect to a fluid container, valve, or conduit and to receive a male connector adapted to block fluid flow through the connector assembly. The male connector comprises external threads and a face comprising a front seal adapted to engage the shoulder. The face comprises a ring-shaped surface adapted to contact the shoulder and form a fluid seal. The face comprises an outer seal that is positioned outwards from the ring-shaped surface and adapted to engage a circumferential surface of the hub. Embodiments of the current invention relate to fluid connectors and methods usable to form a sealed fluid connection between a female connector and a male connector, wherein the male connector comprises an axial bore extending therethrough.

主权项

1. A connector assembly comprising:
a housing having a bore extending therethrough along a longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the housing comprises a main body, a first end and a second end, wherein the main body comprises an outer wall and internal threads that define an inner surface, wherein the second end comprises internal threads, wherein the housing further comprises an internal shoulder, extending laterally relative to the longitudinal axis, extending between a lower circumferential sealing surface and the interior wall, wherein the lower circumferential sealing surface and an upper circumferential sealing surface are located on each side of the internal threads, wherein the upper sealing surface has a diameter extending approximately to roots of the internal threads, wherein the lower sealing surface comprises a substantially flat, smooth interior surface that is located below the internal threads and towards a center of the housing; and a plug comprising external threads, a face section, and sealing surfaces located on the outer circumference of the plug that form annular gaps, wherein the external threads are adapted to engage the internal threads of the housing and form annular gaps when engaged, wherein the face section is adapted to be inserted into the housing and to form a fluid seal with the housing to prevent fluids from flowing through the bore, wherein the face section comprises:
a first seal adapted to engage the internal shoulder in forming the fluid seal; anda front sealing surface extending around the fluid seal, wherein the front sealing surface is adapted to contact the internal shoulder to form a metal-to-metal fluid seal.