US20040093726A1 - Plug-in hose connector device - Google Patents

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US20040093726A1
US20040093726A1 US10/380,187 US38018703A US2004093726A1 US 20040093726 A1 US20040093726 A1 US 20040093726A1 US 38018703 A US38018703 A US 38018703A US 2004093726 A1 US2004093726 A1 US 2004093726A1
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Bernd Halbrock
Thomas Luft
Harald Twardawski
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16LPIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L41/00Branching pipes; Joining pipes to walls
    • F16L41/08Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of the wall or to the axis of another pipe
    • F16L41/086Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of the wall or to the axis of another pipe fixed with screws
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60HARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/00507Details, e.g. mounting arrangements, desaeration devices
    • B60H1/00557Details of ducts or cables
    • B60H1/00571Details of ducts or cables of liquid ducts, e.g. for coolant liquids or refrigerants
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention concerns a plug-in line connector, more specifically a connector for fluid lines in motor vehicles.
  • connection technology must be independent of the particular training of the assembler in terms of processing. These conditions essentially exclude the possibility of improper assembly.
  • connection In addition to the demand for simple assembly and long-term stable tightness of the connection, the connection should also be as cost-effective as possible under unfavorable environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations and effects due to humidity and vibration.
  • unfavorable environmental conditions such as temperature fluctuations and effects due to humidity and vibration.
  • a connection system for fluid lines is known from U.S. Pat. No. 5,727,304, which essentially fulfills the afore-mentioned requirements.
  • the system is used for connecting one end of a fluid-guiding tube to a corresponding component system.
  • the relevant tube carries an O-ring in an annular groove on its free end, which contacts the wall of an opening in the component system to be connected in a liquid-tight way.
  • a retaining clamp which surrounds the tube end and is secured to the component system by means of a bolt, is used mechanically to secure the tube end in the opening.
  • the bolt is realized as a locking bolt and passes through an opening provided for this purpose in the retaining clamp.
  • the locking bolt has a conical head, which connects to a locking shoulder.
  • a snap ring In the opening of the retaining clamp, there is a snap ring in an annular groove that is open in the inward radial direction and that grips behind the annular shoulder of the bolt as a locking element.
  • the problem of the invention is to refine this device such that for establishing the connection, the required insertion or activation force can be reduced.
  • the plug-in line connector includes two connector parts, which connect two line channels to each other in the assembled state.
  • a retaining device which is formed as a locking device.
  • a tension-spring element formed as a closed ring is used as the locking element. When it is switched into the locking position, at first this is led over a locking projection, wherein it expands in the circumferential direction.
  • the locking projection is preferably rotationally symmetric.
  • the tension-spring element forms a rotationally symmetric shape. For the transition over the locking projection, it is merely expanded, so that the same radial forces directed inwardly are applied over its entire circumference.
  • this uniform force distribution means that the locking element can move relatively easily over the locking projection.
  • the locking forces for establishing the locking connection are correspondingly small. Therefore, the connection can be established by hand without requiring particularly high forces.
  • the use of such plug-in line connectors can also be used in places that are hard to access and where assemblers can apply only minimal force.
  • the risk of improper assembly is low. According to experience, connections that are established with minimal force minimize the risk of improper assembly due to the improper use of force.
  • the plug-in line connector according to the invention can be used in the air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle, e.g., as a condenser connection, an evaporator connection, a connection to a compressor, or a connection to the thermal expansion valve.
  • a connection between an instrument component and a line is to be established, i.e., one of the connector parts is arranged or formed on the given instrument component.
  • the plug-in line connector can also be used for connecting two lines.
  • Such plug-in line connectors can also form line bushings, e.g., in the firewall of a motor vehicle.
  • Other fluid lines such as low-pressure hydraulic lines (feedback lines), fuel lines, oil lines, or water lines can also be connected to the plug-in line connector according to the invention.
  • One of the retaining parts of the plug-in line connector according to the invention preferably has an opening in which the tension-spring element is held so that it can move radially but not essentially axially.
  • the opening is a through-hole opening, e.g., through which a corresponding fastening bolt (second connection part) projects. So that the tension-spring element can move radially but not essentially axially, it is received in a corresponding pocket, which can be formed by an annular groove in the walls of the opening of the retaining part.
  • the tension-spring element and the annular groove are adapted to each other in diameter so that the tension-spring element sits with radial play in the annular groove, without being able to fall out of the opening.
  • the second retaining part which is essentially formed by an elongated element with locking contours, is preferably a locking bolt with an annular locking shoulder.
  • the locking bolt can be formed integrally with its corresponding (second) connector part. Preferably, however, it is screwed into this part. For releasing the plug-in line connector, the bolt or the connector part associated with it can be removed, which also allows, e.g., for maintenance purposes, separation of the plug-in line connector.
  • the tension-spring element is held in the locked state between two, e.g., annular, contact surfaces, of which one belongs to the first retaining part and the other belongs to the second retaining part and which enclose an acute angle opening outwards, particularly at the points at which they contact the tension-spring element.
  • the surfaces are positioned so that they hold the tension-spring element between each other in the expanded state.
  • the tendency of the tension-spring element to pull together is converted by the angle position of the contact surfaces to each other into an axial tension force, which presses the connecting parts to each other in the locked position.
  • the use of this angle produces especially secure locking connections, which can be easily established and which cannot be released through axial forces applied between the connecting parts.
  • the tension-spring element acts between the contact surfaces oriented like a wedge to each other and the tension of the connector elements acts against each other.
  • the tension-spring element is preferably formed as a toroid with circular cross section. It is preferably made from a flexible material, whose flexibility allows a rolling motion about its cord center axis. Thus, the tension-spring element can roll over the associated locking projection, which reduces the insertion forces, i.e., the forces required to establish the plug-in connection, to very low values. The friction that would otherwise occur is thereby reduced. In addition, a clearly defined locking point is generated, which is monitored by the assembler, so that improper assembly, which can result, e.g., through not completely established locking of other locking elements, can be prevented.
  • annular, closed spiral screw has proven to be particularly advantageous as the tension-spring element.
  • the spiral screw is preferably made from spring steel and slides or rolls with low activation forces over corresponding locking projections.
  • the expandability can be set according to requirements through corresponding selection of the spring constants and the wire thickness of the spiral spring element.
  • the annular spiral spring is independent of these values relative to its axial direction, i.e., it is very stiff in the activation direction of the connection elements, which benefits the security of the locking connection.
  • the individual windings of the closed spiral tension spring are to a certain extent arranged in series relative to their expansion direction (circumferential direction), they are arranged in parallel for the axial direction. In this way, the ratio between stiffness in the axial direction to the stiffness or expandability in the circumferential direction can become very large, which is advantageous for the security of the locking connection.
  • the retaining parts can be arranged to the side of the connector parts.
  • one connection part pair one fluid channel
  • one retaining device to hold several connection devices, which establish the connection between several fluid channels.
  • FIG. 1 a motor vehicle air-conditioning system as a schematic block circuit diagram
  • FIG. 2 a plug-in line connector of the air-conditioning system shown schematically in FIG. 1, in longitudinal section,
  • FIG. 3 the plug-in line connector from FIG. 2 in perspective sectional representation
  • FIG. 4 a locking device belonging to the plug-in line connector from FIGS. 2 and 3, in sectional representation and at a different scale,
  • FIG. 5 the plug-in line connector from FIGS. 2 and 3 in exploded view
  • FIG. 6 an alternative embodiment of a plug-in line connector in perspective view
  • FIG. 7 the plug-in line connector from FIG. 6 in top view
  • FIG. 8 another alternative embodiment of a plug-in line connector in perspective view
  • FIG. 9 another embodiment of the plug-in line connector in top view
  • FIG. 10 a tension spring formed as a closed ring spring in sectional perspective view
  • FIG. 11 geometric relationships of the retaining device belonging to the plug-in line connector in schematic representation.
  • an air-conditioning system 2 of a motor vehicle is illustrated as an application example for a plug-in line connector 1 illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • the air-conditioning system includes a compressor 3 , a condenser 4 , a fluid container with filter dryer 5 , and an evaporator 6 as instrument components. These are connected to each other by lines 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , wherein the lines 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 define fluid channels.
  • the evaporator 6 is usually arranged in the interior of a motor vehicle, while the remaining components are arranged in the engine compartment. The interior and the engine compartment are separated from each other by a firewall 11 .
  • the lines 7 , 10 pass through this wall.
  • the lines 7 , 10 are divided into line sections 7 a , 7 b ; 10 a , 10 b .
  • a bushing element 12 which connects the engine-side part 7 a , 10 a of lines 7 , 10 to the passenger-side part 7 b , 10 b of the corresponding line 7 , 10 .
  • the plug-in line connector 1 illustrated in FIG. 2 can be used for connection of the lines 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 to the instrument components 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , as well as to the connection element 12 .
  • a first connector part 14 belongs to the line connection device 1 , which is provided with a connection opening 15 .
  • the line 8 is connected to a second connector part 16 (male connector part), which is to be inserted as a tubular projection into the connection opening 15 .
  • the connector part 16 has a first cylindrical section 17 , as can be seen especially from FIG. 5, whose outer diameter approximately matches the inner diameter of the connection opening 15 and fits into the connection opening 15 with minimum play.
  • the outer diameter of the connector part 16 is reduced, wherein there are one or two locking ribs 18 on its outer circumference. These are used for captive support of an end ring 19 , which forms the connection of the connector part 16 , e.g., as a plastic ring with a conical inlet diagonal 20 .
  • the plastic ring 19 borders in common with the end-side annular surface of the cylindrical section 17 an annular groove 21 (FIGS. 2 and 3), in which an O-ring 23 is arranged or two or more O-rings 23 or other sealing elements are arranged.
  • the O-ring 23 or the other sealing elements is (are) used for sealing the fluid channel 24 , which is bordered by the two connector parts 14 , 16 from the outside and which is formed by the fluid channels 8 a , 15 a connected to each other.
  • a retaining device 25 which includes a first retaining part 27 and a second retaining part 26 .
  • the second retaining part 26 can be formed integrally with the corresponding connector part 16 , as can be seen particularly from FIG. 3.
  • the line 8 to be connected is taken away in FIG. 3. It can be connected to the connector part 16 and/or to the retaining part 26 by suitable means, e.g., by means of adhesive connection, solder connection, crimping connection, or some other means. If flexible lines are required, a tubular projection can be provided, as shown in FIG. 2, which extends away from the retaining part 26 and is used as a bearing for a flexible line.
  • the retaining part 26 is connected rigidly or releasable to the connector part 16 and has an essentially flat bottom side 28 , which in the mounted (assembled) state contacts a corresponding planar surface 29 , which is formed on the connector part 14 or if necessary on the retaining part 27 .
  • the connector part 14 can be a separate connection element or part of one of the components to be connected.
  • the connector part 14 on the condenser 4 , the evaporator 6 , the compressor 3 , or the connector element 12 and also the fluid container can be provided with a filter dryer 5 .
  • the connector part 26 has an opening, in the present embodiment a through-hole opening 31 (see particularly FIG. 5), which can be formed essentially as a cylindrical hole.
  • the inner wall of the opening 31 is provided with an annular groove 32 , which opens inwardly in the radial direction, as can be seen particularly from FIG. 4.
  • the annular groove 32 has an approximately trapezoidal cross section and supports an annular tension-spring element, in the present embodiment a tension spring 33 , whose two ends 33 a , 33 b are connected to each other, so that it forms a closed ring.
  • One of the ends 33 a , 33 b can be inserted into the other. If necessary, they can be connected to each other by a laser spot weld. In addition, they can be connected to each other by an elastomer, which either completely fills the interior or fills at least the region of the ends 33 a , 33 b.
  • the tension spring 33 which is illustrated separately in FIG. 10, is wound and dimensioned such that its windings 35 contact each other under a preset tension. It is a pre-tensioned spring element, whose characteristic line can be adapted according to requirements. In the untensioned state, the tension spring has an outer diameter, which is somewhat larger than the inner diameter of the opening 31 . Thus, it is held captive in the annular groove 32 and cannot fall out through the opening 31 , even if the retaining part 27 does not pass through the opening 31 .
  • the tension spring 33 has a length such that in the free, untensioned state, preferably slightly more than half of its winding diameter projects into the opening 31 . In this way, it can form a locking element for the retaining part 27 , which is inserted at another point according to its shape.
  • the annular groove 32 forms a pocket for receiving the tension spring 31 , wherein the edge 34 facing the planar surface 28 forms a conical [surface], i.e., an annular surface on a conical envelope. With the axial direction A shown in FIG. 4, it encloses an angle of preferably 70°, i.e., it is arranged at an angle of approximately 20° to the radial direction.
  • the annular edge 35 of the opposite annular groove 32 can be formed as a planar surface, wherein the slope of this surface is of secondary importance.
  • the groove floor 36 i.e., the outer diameter of the annular groove 32 , is arranged or dimensioned such that the tension spring element 33 can be pressed completely into the annular groove 32 as required, i.e., disappears behind the wall of the opening 31 , if it is expanded correspondingly.
  • the connector part 27 is formed as a locking bolt, which projects from the planar surface 29 .
  • the locking bolt 27 can be connected integrally to the connector part 14 if necessary.
  • it is connected to the connector part 14 so that it can be detached.
  • there is a threaded hole 41 which is arranged parallel to the connection opening 15 and at a distance to this opening. Thus, it is positioned so that the bolt 27 does not become stuck in the opening 31 when the connector part 16 is pushed into the connection part 15 .
  • the connector part 27 has a thread-bearing projection 42 , which connects, e.g., to a cylindrical section 43 .
  • Its annular end surface 44 connecting to the thread-bearing projection 42 makes close contact with the planar surface 29 when the bolt 27 acting as a connector part is screwed into the threaded hole 41 .
  • the end surface 44 sets the position of a locking shoulder 45 connecting to the cylindrical section 43 , which is preferably formed as a conical surface with large opening angle. Radially, it preferably encloses an angle of approximately 25°. Its largest diameter is only slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the hole 31 .
  • An insertion cone 46 contacts the annular shoulder 45 , which tapers starting from the largest diameter of the locking shoulder 45 to the free end of the bolt 27 .
  • the slope of the envelope surface of the insertion cone 46 against the axis A is approximately 8°. Different angles are possible corresponding to the requirements on the activation forces for establishing the locking connection.
  • the length of the insertion cone 46 is dimensioned so that on the free end there is a diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the completely free tension spring 33 . Thus, the insertion cone 46 is secured in the opening enclosed by the tension spring 33 .
  • the conical shape instead of the conical shape, other rotationally symmetric shapes can also be used, whose diameter increases to the locking shoulder.
  • the bolt 27 is provided with an activation device, e.g., an internal hexagonal head 47 or an external hexagonal head or a Torx head, in order to be able to release the bolt 27 from the connector part 14 if necessary.
  • an activation device e.g., an internal hexagonal head 47 or an external hexagonal head or a Torx head
  • the O-ring 23 or the O-rings is (are) untensioned in its (their) appropriate groove 21 .
  • the tension spring 33 is also completely untensioned, i.e., it has its smallest inner diameter. However, its outer diameter is at least somewhat larger than the inner diameter of the opening 31 , so that it lies securely in its annular groove 32 , as shown in FIG. 5.
  • the tension spring 33 Shortly before the connection part 16 is inserted completely into the connection opening 15 , i.e., shortly before the planar surface 28 of the retaining part 26 reaches the planar surface 29 and comes in contact with it, the tension spring 33 has reached the locking shoulder 45 .
  • the locking shoulder 45 is positioned, as can be seen particularly from FIG. 11, such that the distance between the outer end 45 a of the ring shoulder 45 in the radial direction (distance A 1 ) is greater than the diameter D of the tension spring 33 (FIG. 10), while the distance of the smallest diameter (inner end 34 a ) of the edge 34 of the opposite locking shoulder (distance A 2 in FIG. 12) is smaller than the diameter D of the tension spring 33 .
  • the inclined position of the participating surfaces 34 , 45 provides locking against the radial direction through the tension spring 33 with a circular cross section, without overlapping the surfaces 45 , 34 relative to the axial direction A.
  • the previous embodiment concerns a one-channel fluid connection and a single retaining device for securing it.
  • fluid channels particularly those carrying high pressure, can also be secured by two retaining devices 25 , 25 a .
  • Both retaining devices 25 , 25 a are formed to match each other and correspond to the retaining device 25 according to the previous embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 shows, they can be arranged diametrically opposite each other relative to the line 8 .
  • the retaining part 26 is then formed symmetrically in terms of geometry and forces. In addition, it is matched to torsion loads. These are held back by the O-ring 23 . In particular, it receives no radial load, which benefits its tightness. This applies to all embodiments with two or more retaining devices 25 (FIGS. 7, 8).
  • FIG. 8 Another embodiment of the line connector device is shown in FIG. 8. This can be used, e.g., as bushing or connection element 12 from FIG. 1, for connecting lines 7 a , 10 a on both sides of the fire wall 11 to the appropriate line ends.
  • the construction of this plug-in line connector 12 essentially corresponds to that of FIG. 6, wherein the connector part 26 has two line connections 7 a , 10 a .
  • the connector part 14 is provided with two connection openings that are coaxial to the lines 7 , 10 .
  • connection element 12 a shown here has a connector part 14 with a connection bolt 27 and two connection openings that are arranged diametrically opposite each other and that are not described further.
  • the retaining part 26 has connections for the two lines 7 , 10 , which are arranged at corresponding positions of the retaining part 26 .
  • the retaining device 25 is arranged at the center between the two connections 7 , 10 , so that it produces symmetrical relationships in terms of forces.
  • a plug-in line connector 1 for particularly simple and secure assembly has a fluid-tight plug-in connection and a locking device 25 , which is very easy to access when its retaining parts are assembled in the axial direction, and which locks when it passes a locking point so that it cannot be detached.
  • a tension spring which is formed as a ring and acts as a block, is used as the locking element. This guarantees particularly low activation forces and minimizes axial play.

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