20240052957. NUT FOR TUBE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION)
NUT FOR TUBE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Julien Nallet of Saint Didier D'Aussiat (FR)
Stéphane Domy of Chaumontel (FR)
David R. Cobb of Colleyville TX (US)
NUT FOR TUBE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052957 titled 'NUT FOR TUBE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a nut for a connector assembly for a tube, made of a polymer and oriented down a central axis. The nut body includes a circumferential split with a flexible connection by a pliable bridge portion between the first and second circumferential portions. Each circumferential end includes a coupling component to fix the ends together.
- Nut for connector assembly for a tube
- Made of polymer
- Oriented down a central axis
- Circumferential split with flexible connection
- Pliable bridge portion between first and second circumferential portions
- Each circumferential end includes a coupling component
- Potential Applications
- Plumbing systems
- Automotive fuel lines
- Hydraulic systems
- Problems Solved
- Secure connection of tubes
- Easy installation and removal
- Prevent leaks and spills
- Benefits
- Durable and flexible design
- Reliable connection
- Cost-effective solution
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention relates to a nut for a connector assembly for a tube including: an annular nut body including a polymer and oriented down a central axis, the annular nut body including: a circumferential split defining a first circumferential portion and a second circumferential portion, where the first circumferential portion and the second circumferential portion are flexibly connected by a pliable bridge portion, where the first circumferential portion includes a first circumferential end and the second circumferential portion includes a second circumferential end, where the first circumferential end and the second circumferential end each include a coupling component adapted to fix the first circumferential end and the second circumferential end together.
