JP2020173219A - Column connection connector - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a column connection connector capable of sufficiently reducing a dead space with a simple structure and obtaining excellent analysis accuracy.SOLUTION: A column connecting connector 1 includes: a connector body 4 having an internal space 43 communicating insertion holes 41, 42 and insertion holes 41, 42, and male screw parts 44, 45 on the outer peripheral surface; a cylindrical member 5 which is attachable to and detachable from the internal space 43 and whose inner peripheral surface is inactivated; abutting members 6, 7 which abut on the end parts of the cylindrical member 5; a nut member 8 screwed to the male screw part 44 and bringing the abutting member 6 into contact with one end of the cylindrical member 5; and a second nut member 9 screwed to the male screw part 45 and bringing the abutting member 7 into contact with the other end of the cylindrical member 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a column connector.

In gas chromatograph (GC) analysis, it is possible to separate only low boiling hydrocarbons from a sample gas, which is a mixture of low boiling hydrocarbons and high boiling hydrocarbons, or to obtain different findings based on differences in sample polarity. When desired, a plurality of columns are connected in a constant temperature bath.

Conventionally, when a capillary column having an inner diameter of about 0.1 to 0.5 mm and an outer diameter of about 0.2 to 0.8 mm is used as the column, a capillary column connector is used to connect a plurality of columns. .. As the capillary column connector, for example, a metal union made of a metal such as stainless steel is known.

The metal union has a hollow cylindrical shape and has introduction holes at both ends into which the capillary column is inserted. On the other hand, an internal space communicating the introduction holes and a gas supply path connected so as to be orthogonal to the internal space. It has. When a plurality of capillary columns are connected by the metal union, the first capillary column and the second capillary column in which the ferrules are closely attached to the outer peripheral surface are inserted through the introduction holes, and the tips of both capillary columns are said to be the same. It should be placed close to each other in the internal space. The ferrule is a columnar body having a through hole through which the capillary column is inserted in the central portion, and includes a tapered portion whose diameter gradually decreases from the base portion toward the tip end.

At this time, the metal union has a tapered surface in which the inner surface of the introduction hole is gradually reduced in diameter from the end portion toward the internal space, and a male screw portion is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the introduction hole. Therefore, the ferrule is attached to the first capillary column and the second capillary column so that the tapered portion is on the internal space side, while a bag nut through which the capillary column is inserted is arranged behind the ferrule. The bag nut is screwed onto the male threaded portion. In this way, the tapered portion of the ferrule is pressed against the tapered surface of the introduction hole to seal both ends of the internal space. Therefore, by introducing the carrier gas into the internal space from the gas supply path, the carrier gas is introduced. The tips of the first capillary column and the second capillary column arranged close to each other in the internal space can be sealed.

However, in the metal union, since the internal space becomes a dead space for analysis during analysis by GC, the height of the peak becomes low or the peak is tailed, resulting in an abnormal shape, and sufficient analysis accuracy is obtained. There is a problem that it cannot be obtained.

In order to solve the above problem, it is conceivable that the inner diameter of the internal space is set to about 0.5 mm, which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the capillary column. However, when the metal union is made of, for example, stainless steel, it is extremely difficult to form a through hole having an inner diameter of about 0.5 mm over the entire length, for example, a length of 20 mm.

Therefore, a metal tube having an inner diameter of about 0.5 mm and whose inner surface is inactivated is inserted into the internal space of the metal union, and a first capillary column and a second capillary column are inserted from both ends of the metal tube. However, a capillary column connector has been proposed in which the tips of both capillary columns are arranged close to each other in the metal tube (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, by inserting the metal tube into the internal space, the dead space in the analysis can be reduced.

Japanese Patent No. 5521293

However, in the metal union, a carrier gas that seals the tips of the first capillary column and the second capillary column that are arranged close to each other in the metal tube that is inserted into the internal space is introduced from the gas supply path to the inside of the metal tube. Since it is necessary to introduce the metal tube into the metal tube, the end portion of the metal tube is open, and there is a disadvantage that the dead space in the analysis cannot be sufficiently reduced. Further, the metal union has an inconvenience that the structure becomes complicated because the gas supply path is connected.

An object of the present invention is to provide a column connection connector capable of eliminating such inconveniences, sufficiently reducing the dead space in analysis with a simple structure, and obtaining excellent analysis accuracy.

In order to achieve such an object, the column connector of the present invention has a first column insertion hole into which the first column is inserted, a second column insertion hole into which the second column is inserted, and the first column insertion hole. An internal space in which the first column insertion hole and the second column insertion hole are communicated with each other and the tip end portion of the first column and the tip end portion of the second column are arranged to face each other, and the first column. A column connection connector including a metal connector body having a first male threaded portion located on the outer peripheral surface of the column insertion hole and a second male threaded portion located on the outer peripheral surface of the second column insertion hole. Therefore, the first column and the second column can be inserted inside with a gap in the range of 10 to 50 μm between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surfaces of the first column and the second column. A metal tubular member that is removable into the internal space, has a length exceeding the length of the internal space, and has an inactivated inner peripheral surface, and the first column. A state in which a first contact member that is brought into contact with one end of the tubular member in the inserted state and the first contact member are housed therein and the first column is inserted. A state in which the first nut member, which is screwed onto the first male screw portion and brings the first contact member into contact with one end of the tubular member, and the second column are inserted. The second contact member, which is brought into contact with the other end of the tubular member, and the second contact member are housed therein, and the second column is inserted through the second contact member. It is characterized by including a second nut member which is screwed to the male screw portion of the above and brings the second contact member into contact with the other end portion of the tubular member.

In the column connection connector of the present invention, the metal connector body has a first column insertion hole into which the first column is inserted, a second column insertion hole into which the second column is inserted, and the first column insertion hole. A column insertion hole and an internal space communicating with the second column insertion hole are provided, and a metal tubular member is arranged in the internal space.

The tubular member has a gap in the range of 10 to 50 μm between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the first column and the second column, and the first column and the first column are inside. Two columns can be inserted and the inner peripheral surface is inactivated.

The first column and the second column are respectively inserted into the contact member, and the corresponding contact member is a first nut member with the first column and the second column inserted, respectively. And housed in a second nut member. Then, the first nut member and the second nut member are screwed to the first male screw portion and the second male screw portion located on the outer peripheral surface of the connector body, respectively, so that the contact member is formed. It comes into contact with the end of the tubular member.

As a result, both ends of the tubular member are sealed by the contact member with the first column and the second column inserted therein. Therefore, according to the column connection connector of the present invention, the dead space in analysis is the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the tubular body and the outer peripheral surfaces of the first column and the second column, and the first one. The space between the tip of the column and the tip of the second column is limited to a very limited space, and excellent analysis accuracy can be obtained. Further, according to the column connection connector of the present invention, both ends of the tubular member are sealed by the contact member, and the dead space in analysis is limited to a very limited space, so that a carrier gas is introduced. It is not necessary to connect the gas supply path to the connector body, and excellent analysis accuracy can be obtained with a simple structure.

The first column and the second column may be a separation column having a stationary phase made of, for example, polyethylene glycol or polysiloxane on the inactivated inner wall, and the separation is performed only by inactivating the inner wall. It may be an incompetent column for analyzing generated gas (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as EGA column). Further, either one of the first column and the second column may be used as the separation column, and the other may be used as the EGA column.

Further, in the column connection connector of the present invention, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the surface of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member is tubular. It is preferably a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the member. In the column connection connector of the present invention, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the surfaces of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member are on the tubular member side. By forming the convex hemispherical shape, both ends of the tubular member can be reliably sealed when the corresponding contact member comes into contact with the tubular member.

Further, in the column connection connector of the present invention, the first contact member and the second contact member have a flat surface that is in contact with the tubular member, and both ends of the tubular member are the first. It is preferable that the contact member has a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the second contact member. In the column connection connector of the present invention, the surfaces of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member are flat, and both ends of the tubular member are in contact with the first contact. By forming a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the member or the second contact member, both ends of the tubular member are securely sealed when the contact member is in contact with the tubular member. Can be done.

Further, in the column connection connector of the present invention, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the first contact member and the second contact member have a tubular shape on a surface that is in contact with the tubular member. It may be provided with a tapered surface that gradually reduces in diameter toward the member side. In the column connection connector of the present invention, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the surfaces of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member are placed on the tubular member side. By providing a tapered surface that gradually reduces in diameter toward the tubular member, when the contacting member comes into contact with the tubular member, the tapered surface is inserted into the tubular member and comes into contact with the inner surface thereof. Both ends of the tubular member can be reliably sealed.

Further, in the column connection connector of the present invention, the first contact member and the second contact member have a flat surface that is in contact with the tubular member, and the tubular member is formed on the inner surfaces of both ends. A tapered surface that gradually increases in diameter toward the first contact member or the second contact member side may be provided. In the column connection connector of the present invention, the surfaces of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member are flat, and the tubular member has the first inner surfaces on both ends. By providing the abutting member or the tapered surface whose diameter gradually increases toward the second abutting member side, when the contacting member is abutted against the tubular member, the contact member is abutted against the tubular member. Since the surface is inserted into the tubular member and abuts on the tapered surface of the inner surface thereof, both ends of the tubular member can be reliably sealed.

A is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing the configuration of each part of the column connection connector of the present invention, and B is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a state in which two columns are connected by using the column connection connector of the present invention. A is an enlarged explanatory cross-sectional view showing another configuration of the tubular member and the ferrule in the column connection connector of the present invention, and B is still another configuration of the tubular member and the ferrule in the column connection connector of the present invention. Explanatory sectional view shown in an enlarged manner.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the separation column connector 1 of the present embodiment has a first separation column 2 and a second separation column 3 in a constant temperature bath of a gas analyzer such as a gas chromatograph device. Used to connect.

The separation column connection connector 1 includes the same metal connector body 4, a tubular member 5, a first ferrule 6 as a first contact member, and a second ferrule 6 as a second contact member. The ferrule 7, the first nut member 8, and the second nut member 9 are provided. When the connector body 4, the tubular member 5, the first ferrule 6, the ferrule 7, the first nut member 8, and the second nut member 9 are not made of the same metal, the temperature in the constant temperature bath is set to 40 to 40 to When ascending and descending in the range of 300 ° C., there is a problem that gas leaks between the members due to the difference in linear expansion coefficient.

The first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 are both stainless steel capillary columns, and have an inner diameter in the range of 0.1 to 0.5 mm and an outer diameter in the range of 0.47 to 0.8 mm. It has. Further, the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 are provided with a stationary phase made of, for example, polyethylene glycol or polysiloxane on the inactivated inner wall.

The connector body 4 is a hollow cylindrical body, has a first separation column insertion hole 41 into which a first separation column 2 is inserted at one end, and a second separation column 3 at the other end. It is provided with a second separation column insertion hole 42 to be inserted, and further has an internal space 43 for communicating the first separation column insertion hole 41 and the second separation column insertion hole 42. The inner surface of the first separation column insertion hole 41 and the second separation column insertion hole 42 is a tapered surface whose inner surface gradually shrinks from the end toward the internal space 43, and each of the outer peripheral surfaces has a first one. It includes a male threaded portion 44 and a second male threaded portion 45. In the internal space 43, the tip end portion of the first separation column 3 and the tip end portion of the second separation column 4 are arranged to face each other (see FIG. 2).

The tubular member 5 is a hollow cylindrical body provided with a through hole 51 into which the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 can be inserted, and the through hole 51 is an inner peripheral surface thereof and the first separation column 2. And an inner diameter having a gap in the range of 10 to 50 μm with the outer peripheral surface of the second separation column 3. For example, when the outer diameter of the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 is 0.47 mm and the inner diameter is 0.25 mm, the inner diameter of the through hole 51 is 0.50 mm. Further, the end surface of the tubular member 5 is a flat surface perpendicular to the axis. Further, the tubular member 5 is removable from the internal space 43 and has a length exceeding the length of the internal space 43 by 0.5 to 2 mm, and both end faces are flat surfaces perpendicular to the axis. ..

The first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are provided with large-diameter cylindrical portions 61 and 71 on the connector body 4 side, respectively, and gradually contract from the cylindrical portions 61 and 71 toward the side away from the connector body 4. It is provided with tapered portions 62 and 72 having a diameter. Further, the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 penetrate the cylindrical portions 61, 71 and the tapered portions 62, 72 at their centers, respectively, and the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 are inserted. It is provided with through holes 63 and 73 to be formed.
The first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 2 when the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 are inserted into the through holes 63 and 73. It is mounted in close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the separation column 3. Further, the end faces of the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 on the connector body 4 side are flat surfaces perpendicular to the axis.

The first nut member 8 and the second nut member 9 have large-diameter cylindrical connector body accommodating portions 81 and 91 in which the end portion of the connector body 4 is accommodated at the end portion on the connector body 4 side, respectively. The inner peripheral surfaces of the connector main body housing portions 81 and 91 are provided with female screw portions 82 and 92 screwed to the first male screw portion 44 and the second male screw portion 45 of the connector main body 4. Further, the first nut member 8 and the second nut member 9 have a hole 83 through which the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 are inserted into the ends on the side separated from the connector main body 4. , 93, and ferrule housing portions 84, 94 for communicating the connector main body housing portions 81, 91 and the hole portions 83, 93. The inner surface of the ferrule accommodating portions 84 and 94 is a tapered surface that gradually reduces in diameter from the connector main body accommodating portions 81 and 91 toward the holes 83 and 93.

Next, a method of connecting the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 by the column connection connector 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

When connecting the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3, first, the tip of the first separation column 2 is inserted through the hole 83 of the first nut member 8 in the direction of the connector main body accommodating portion 81. Then, the through hole 63 of the first ferrule 6 is inserted from the tapered portion 62 side to the cylindrical portion 61 side and protrudes outward from the end surface on the cylindrical portion 61 side. By doing so, in a state where the first separation column 2 is inserted into the first ferrule 6 and the first nut member 8, the first ferrule is placed on the connector body 4 side of the first separation column 2. 6 is closely attached, and the first nut member 8 is arranged behind the first ferrule 6 (the side away from the connector main body 4). At this time, in the first ferrule 6, the cylindrical portion 61 is on the tip end side of the first separation column 2, and the tapered portion 62 faces the first nut member 8. Further, in the first nut member 8, the connector main body accommodating portion 81 is on the tip end side of the first separation column 2.

Next, the tip of the second separation column 3 is inserted through the hole 93 of the second nut member 9 in the direction of the connector main body accommodating portion 91, and then from the tapered portion 72 side of the through hole 73 of the second ferrule 7. It is inserted into the cylindrical portion 71 side and protrudes outward from the end face on the cylindrical portion 71 side. By doing so, in a state where the second separation column 3 is inserted into the second ferrule 7 and the second nut member 9, the second ferrule is placed on the connector body 4 side of the second separation column 3. 7 is closely attached, and the second nut member 9 is arranged behind the second ferrule 7 (the side away from the connector main body 4). At this time, in the second ferrule 7, the cylindrical portion 71 is on the tip end side of the second separation column 3, and the tapered portion 72 faces the second nut member 9. Further, in the second nut member 9, the connector main body accommodating portion 91 is on the tip end side of the second separation column 3.

Next, the tubular member 5 is inserted into the internal space 43 of the connector main body 4, the first separation column 2 is inserted into the through hole 51 from one end of the tubular member 5, and the second from the other end. The separation column 3 of the above is inserted into the through hole 51. Then, as shown in FIG. 1B, the tip of the first separation column 2 and the tip of the second separation column 3 are arranged close to each other inside the through hole 51.

Next, the female threaded portion 82 of the first nut member 8 is screwed onto the first male threaded portion 44 of the connector body 4, while the female threaded portion 92 of the second nut member 9 is screwed onto the second male threaded portion of the connector body 4. Screw on 45. In this way, the end of the connector body 4 on the side of the first separation column insertion hole 41 is housed in the connector body accommodating portion 81 of the first nut member 8, while the tapered portion 62 of the first ferrule 6. Is housed in the ferrule housing portion 84 of the first nut member 8 and is brought into contact with the tapered surface thereof. Further, the end of the connector body 4 on the side of the second separation column insertion hole 42 is housed in the connector body housing portion 91 of the second nut member 9, while the tapered portion 72 of the second ferrule 7 is second. It is accommodated in the ferrule accommodating portion 94 of the nut member 9 and is brought into contact with the tapered surface thereof.

At this time, since the cylindrical member 5 has a length exceeding the length of the internal space 43 by 0.5 to 2 mm, the first nut member 8 and the second nut member 9 are further tightened toward the connector main body 4. The end face of the cylindrical portion 61 of the first ferrule 6 is pushed by the first nut member 8 and pressed against the end face of the tubular member 5, while the end face of the cylindrical portion 71 of the second ferrule 7 is the second. It is pushed by the nut member 9 and pressed against the end faces of the tubular member 5, and both end faces of the tubular member 5 are sealed by the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7. As a result, the connection between the first separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 by the column connection connector 1 of the present embodiment is completed, while the dead space in analysis is the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member 5 and the second separation column 3. Limited to a very limited space between the outer peripheral surfaces of the separation column 2 and the second separation column 3 of 1 and the gap between the tip of the first separation column 2 and the tip of the second separation column 3. Will be done.

At this time, in order to further limit the dead space in analysis, it is preferable that the gap between the tip of the first separation column 2 and the tip of the second separation column 3 is as narrow as possible. Further, in order to further limit the dead space in analysis, the tip of the first separation column 2 and the tip of the second separation column 3 are close to each other inside the through hole 51 of the tubular member 5. It is preferable that the positions facing each other are as downstream as possible in the flow direction of the carrier gas shown in FIG. 1B.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, both end faces of the tubular member 5 and the end faces of the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 on the connector body 4 side are both flat surfaces perpendicular to the axis. It has become. However, as shown in FIG. 2A as an example of the first ferrule 6, when the both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 are made into a plane perpendicular to the axis, the end faces of the first ferrule 6 on the connector body 4 side. The 64 and the end surface 74 of the second ferrule 7 on the connector body 4 side may be formed into a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the tubular member 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B by taking the first ferrule 6 as an example, the end surface 64 of the first ferrule 6 on the connector body 4 side and the end surface 74 of the second ferrule 7 on the connector body 4 side are used as axes. When the plane is perpendicular to the plane, both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 may have a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7.

A plane perpendicular to the axis of either the both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5, the end face 64 of the first ferrule 6 on the connector body 4 side, or the end face 74 of the second ferrule 7 on the connector body 4 side. On the other hand, by making the other hemispherical shape, the end faces 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6 and the end faces 74 on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7 are both end faces of the tubular member 5. When abutted against 52, both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 are more reliably sealed by the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7. The hemispherical shape may be a perfect hemisphere or a part of the hemisphere.

Further, both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5, end faces 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6, and end faces 74 on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7 are silver-plated or both. Gold plating may be applied, and in this case as well, the sealing performance of the both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 by the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 can be improved. If the separation columns 2 and 3 are made of metal, the ferral columns 6 and 7 can be made of a metal having the same or extremely similar coefficient of linear expansion to prevent gas leakage due to temperature fluctuations. it can.

Further, when both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 are made into a plane perpendicular to the axis, the end face 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6 and the end face on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7 The 74 may be provided with a tapered surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the tubular member 5 side on the surface that comes into contact with the tubular member 5. By making both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5 flat, and providing the tapered faces on the end faces 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6 and the end faces 74 on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7. When the ferrules 7 of the first ferrules 6 and 2 abut on the end surface 52 of the tubular member 5, the tapered surface is inserted into the end surface 52 of the tubular member 5 and abuts on the inner surface thereof. Both end faces 52 of the tubular member 52 can be reliably sealed.

Further, when the end surface 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6 and the end surface 74 on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7 are made into a plane perpendicular to the axis, the tubular member 5 has both ends. The inner surface of the surface 52 may be provided with a tapered surface whose diameter gradually increases toward the side of the first ferrule 6 or the second ferrule 7. The end surface 64 on the connector body 4 side of the first ferrule 6 and the end surface 74 on the connector body 4 side of the second ferrule 7 are formed as a plane perpendicular to the axis, and the tubular member 5 is on the inner surface of both end faces 52. By providing the tapered surface, when the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are brought into contact with the end surface 52 of the tubular member 5, the end surfaces 64 and 74 of the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are provided. Since it is inserted into the tapered surface and abuts on the inner surface thereof, both end surfaces 52 of the tubular member 52 can be reliably sealed.

In the case of the present embodiment, it is conceivable that the tubular member 5 is deformed or damaged due to pressure contact of the first ferrules 6 and 2 with the ferrules 7 on both end faces 52 of the tubular member 5. Be done. However, at this time, only the tubular member 5 needs to be replaced, and the connector main body 4 can be continuously used as it is, which is economically advantageous.

In the present embodiment, the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are made of metal, but the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 may be made of a polymer such as polyimide. However, when the first ferrule 6 and the second ferrule 7 are made of a polymer such as polyimide, the temperature in the constant temperature bath at the time of analysis needs to be lower than the heat resistant temperature of the polymer.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the columns 2 and 3 are all separated columns having a stationary phase made of polyethylene glycol, polysiloxane or the like on the inactivated inner wall is described, but the columns 2 and 3 are described. It may be an EGA column that only inactivates the inner wall and has no separability. Further, either one of the columns 2 and 3 may be used as the separation column, and the other may be used as the EGA column.

For example, by using the column 2 as the EGA column and the column 3 as the separation column, it is possible to prevent the separation column 3 from being reduced in separation ability due to contamination by high boiling point components in the analysis sample.

1 ... Column connection connector, 2 ... 1st column, 3 ... 2nd column, 4 ... Connector body, 5 ... Cylindrical member, 6 ... 1st ferrule (contact member), 7 ... 2nd ferrule ( Contact member), 8 ... 1st nut member, 9 ... 2nd nut member.

Claims (5)

The first column insertion hole into which the first column is inserted,
A second column insertion hole into which the second column is inserted,
An internal space in which the first column insertion hole and the second column insertion hole are communicated with each other and the tip end portion of the first column and the tip end portion of the second column are arranged to face each other.
A first male screw portion located on the outer peripheral surface of the first column insertion hole,
A column connection connector including a metal connector body having a second male thread portion located on the outer peripheral surface of the second column insertion hole.
The first column and the second column can be inserted into the interior with a gap in the range of 10 to 50 μm between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surfaces of the first column and the second column. A metal tubular member that is removable into the internal space, has a length exceeding the length of the internal space, and has an inactivated inner peripheral surface.
A first contact member that comes into contact with one end of the tubular member with the first column inserted.
The first contact member is housed inside, and the first column is screwed onto the first male threaded portion with the first column inserted, and the first contact member is attached to one of the tubular members. The first nut member that comes into contact with the end
A second contact member that comes into contact with the other end of the tubular member with the second column inserted.
The second contact member is housed inside, and the second column is screwed onto the second male threaded portion with the second column inserted, and the second contact member is attached to the other of the tubular members. A column connection connector comprising a second nut member to be brought into contact with the end portion. In the column connection connector according to claim 1, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the surface of the first contact member and the second contact member that are in contact with the tubular member is tubular. A column connector characterized by having a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the member. In the column connection connector according to claim 1, the first contact member and the second contact member have a flat surface that comes into contact with the tubular member, and both ends of the tubular member are the first. A column connector having a hemispherical shape that is convex toward the contact member or the second contact member. In the column connection connector according to claim 1, both ends of the tubular member are flat, and the first contact member and the second contact member have a tubular shape on a surface that is in contact with the tubular member. A column connector characterized by having a tapered surface whose diameter gradually decreases toward the member side. In the column connection connector according to claim 1, the first contact member and the second contact member have a flat surface that is in contact with the tubular member, and the tubular member is formed on the inner surfaces of both ends. A column connection connector comprising a first contact member or a tapered surface whose diameter gradually increases toward the second contact member side.

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