The invention relates to a connector coupling or connector connection for a hose, with a hose nipple, on which a rib structure with at least one first rib is configured.
Connector couplings of this type are known and are used, for example, to fasten a hose to a fitting or a further hose. To this end, the hose nipple is plugged into the hose and is pressed or crimped from the outside, in order to make a non-positive or positively locking grip of the hose possible. To this end, a rib structure which increases the positively locking connection can be configured on the hose nipple. It is desirable if the connector coupling is held non-rotatably in the hose, in order that leaks cannot occur during use as a result of slipping of the hose on the hose nipple.
DE 3144875 A1, US 2010 244438 A1, US 2006 006643 A1 and DE 2020 4631 U1 have disclosed hose nipples with customary external single-start screw threads, combined in part with circumferential retaining ribs spaced apart therefrom without a directional change (as in the case of DE 3144875 A1 and DE 2020 4631 U1).
The invention is based on the object of providing a connector coupling which can be manufactured simply and achieves an improved grip of the hose on the hose nipple with an increased sealing action.
According to the invention, in order to achieve the stated object, one or more of the features disclosed herein are provided. In this way, in particular, it is proposed according to the invention in order to achieve the stated object in the case of a connector coupling of the type described at the outset that the at least one first rib is configured so as to run around over more than 180°, preferably so as to run around over more than 270°, particularly preferably so as to run around over more than 360° or so as to run around at least once on the hose nipple, and that a rib start of the at least one first rib is spaced apart axially from a rib end of the at least one first rib. The invention has recognized that sufficient deviation from the rotational symmetry of the hose nipple can be achieved by way of a configuration of this type of the at least one rib, with the result that an anti-rotation safeguard can be achieved.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the at least one first rib runs at least in sections obliquely with respect to a circumferential direction. In this way, a force component can be developed on the at least one first rib, which force component contributes to an anti-rotation safeguard of the hose or brings about an anti-rotation safeguard of this type.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the at least one first rib runs at least in sections obliquely with respect to an axial direction which runs through the rib. In this way, a force component can be developed on the at least one first rib, which force component contributes to an axial pull-off safeguard of the hose or brings about a pull-off safeguard of this type.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the at least one first rib forms at least one thread turn. It has been shown that this shape is particularly favorable for achieving a satisfactory axial retaining force and a sufficient anti-rotation safeguard.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the rib structure has at least two thread turns, in particular has a multiple-start thread. In this way, steeper thread turns can be realized, as a result of which an anti-rotation safeguard is enhanced.
Flatter thread turns have the advantage that a trickle path which can be configured along the thread turn becomes very long and therefore seals itself.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the rib structure has at least one second rib which crosses the at least one first rib. The second rib can be, for example, a rib which runs obliquely with respect to a circumferential direction of a main body, in particular spirals in the opposite direction, or a rib which runs around along a circumferential line of a main body.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the rib structure has at least one further rib which runs around in the opposite direction with respect to the at least one first rib. In this way, an anti-rotation safeguard in two opposite rotational directions can be provided in a simple way.
As an alternative or in addition, one or more additional features as disclosed herein can be provided to achieve the stated object. Therefore, in particular, it can be provided as an alternative or in addition to achieve the object in the case of a connector coupling of the type described at the outset, the rib structure being configured on a main body, that the main body has a greater outer circumference in a first axial section of the rib structure than in a second axial section of the rib structure. In this way, different axial sections can be defined, in which a plugged-on hose is pressed to a differently pronounced extent. This can be favorable, in order to find a compromise between a high sealing action and a great axial retention force.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the main body has a smaller outer circumference in a third axial section of the rib structure than in the first axial section, the first axial section being arranged between the second axial section and the third axial section. In this way, an axial section with a maximum outer circumference of the main body can be provided. This can facilitate particularly tight sealing of the connection between a hose and the hose nipple.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the main body is of tapering configuration. This can be used, for example, in order to facilitate plugging of the hose nipple into the hose. It can be provided, in particular, that the main body is of conical configuration, in particular widened in a plug-on direction.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the main body is of bulbous configuration. In this way, a circumferential maximum can be configured in the region of the rib structure, in particular spaced apart axially from axial end regions of the rib structure. It can be provided, for example, that the main body is of double cone-shaped configuration in the region of the rib structure.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that a rib height is constant along the at least one first rib. It is advantageous here that identical retention forces can be configured in all the rib sections. In particular, it can be provided that the rib height is constant over the entire rib structure. In this way, all the rib sections can be utilized equally for a retention force.
As an alternative or in addition, the features of the third independent claim can be provided to achieve the stated object. In particular, it can therefore be provided as an alternative or in addition to achieve the object in the case of a connector coupling of the type described at the outset, the rib structure being configured on a main body, or in the case of a connector coupling in accordance with one of the preceding refinements, that the rib structure describes an envelope, and that a spacing between the main body and the envelope varies axially. In this way, for example, a crimp sleeve of simple design can be used, in order to achieve a penetration of the rib structure to different depths into a pushed-on hose in different axial sections of a main body of complex design.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the envelope intersects the main body in a further axial section. In this way, axial sections can be provided which are configured so as to be substantially or completely free from ribs.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the envelope is a cylinder. In this way, for example, crimp sleeves can be used which are cylindrical or which differ merely slightly from a cylindrical shape.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the at least one first rib has a profile with an axial deflection in at least one rib section. As a result, an additional anti-rotation safeguard can be brought about.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that the at least one first rib assumes a maximum of a rib height in at least one rib section, in particular spaced apart from the rib start and/or from the rib end. In this way, molded projections can be configured on the first rib, which molded projections bring about an additional anti-rotation safeguard. In addition or as an alternative, said molded projections can be configured on the other described ribs. Said molded projections are preferably limited to one circumferential section which is smaller than a quarter or smaller than an eighth of the circumference. In this way, lug-shaped molded projections can be configured. The molded projections can result, for example, in an increase in the rib height by from 20% to 75%.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that a preferably conical plugging-on aid is configured at one axial end. It can be provided here, in particular, that the rib structure extends axially into the plugging-on aid, or that the plugging-on aid is of rib-free configuration. In this way, the rib structure can be configured to be as long as possible axially, or plugging on of a hose onto the rib structure can be facilitated.
It can be provided in the case of one refinement of the invention that a plugging-on aid, for example the abovementioned plugging-on aid, has an enlarged outer circumference in comparison with a main body, for example the abovementioned main body, which supports the rib structure. It is advantageous here that the enlarged outer circumference provides an additional axial securing means which, together with the obliquely running rib section, brings about or enhances an anti-rotation safeguard and a securing means against axial tensile forces which are applied to the hose.
Particularly inexpensive production is possible if the hose nipple or the entire connector coupling is produced from a plastic material, in particular using injection molding.
The invention will now be described in greater detail on the basis of exemplary embodiments, but is not restricted to said exemplary embodiments. Further exemplary embodiments result from combination with the features of individual or several claims among one another and/or with individual or several features therefrom.
In the drawing:
The connector coupling has a connector piece 2, on which a union nut can be arranged in a manner known per se or another functional unit can be arranged, by way of which a hose can be connected to a fitting or to a further hose or to another apparatus for conducting water.
The connector piece 2 is adjoined by a hose nipple 3, onto which the abovementioned hose is plugged in a manner known per se.
A rib structure 4 is configured on the outer side of the hose nipple 3, on which rib structure 4 the plugged-on hose lies.
The rib structure 4 serves to prevent the hose from unintentionally being pulled off from the hose nipple 3. To this end, for example, the rib structure 4 can be pressed into the hose material as a result of an inherent elasticity of the hose material, by way of which the hose lies on the rib structure 4, or by way of additional clips or crimp sleeves which are laid over the plugged-on hose. In this way, radial pressing of the hose material between the clip or crimp sleeve on one side and the hose nipple on the other side can be produced.
The rib structure 4 has at least one first rib 5 which runs from a rib start 6 multiple times around the hose nipple 3 as far as a rib end 7.
Here, the rib start 6 and the rib end 7 are spaced apart axially from one another by the axial extent of the rib structure 4.
This axial spacing and the uniform circulation around the hose nipple 3 result in the first rib 5 running obliquely both with respect to a circumferential direction 8 and with respect to an axial direction 9, that is to say in each case enclosing a non-vanishing angle of less than 90° with the circumferential direction 8 and the axial direction 9. Here, the axial direction 9 results as a parallel line with respect to the longitudinal center axis 10 of the hose nipple 3, which longitudinal center axis 10 runs through the first rib 5 at the respective observed point.
The first rib 5 therefore forms a thread turn 11 with a thread groove 12 which runs next to the first rib 5.
In other words, the thread groove 12 and the first rib 5 form a circumferential thread turn 11 of a thread 13.
The connector coupling 1 according to
In
The exemplary embodiment according to
This thread 13 is configured as a dual-start thread, with the result that there are two first ribs 5 in the rib structure 4 which run around the hose nipple 3 at a uniform spacing from one another.
The thread 13 is configured in
In
The exemplary embodiment according to
This provides an additional anti-rotation safeguard for the hose on the rib structure 4.
In an analogous manner with respect to
In addition, the connector coupling 1 according to
These second ribs 17 therefore cross the first ribs 5 at crossing points 18. In this way, a pocket 19 is formed between the respective first rib 5 and the second rib 17 at these crossing points 18.
In
The exemplary embodiment according to
It can still be seen in
The exemplary embodiment according to
This results in a multiplicity of crossing points 18.
The exemplary embodiment according to
In the case of the exemplary embodiment according to
In the case of the exemplary embodiments according to
The exemplary embodiment according to
This results in a tapering form of the main body 21 which is oriented counter to the plug-on direction for the hose, with the result that the hose widens when plugged on.
In the case of the exemplary embodiment according to
The exemplary embodiment according to
Here, the rib height 15 is of smaller configuration in the first axial section 22 than in the second axial section 23. This makes it possible for an envelope 24 of the rib structure 4 to have a cylindrical shape.
The exemplary embodiment according to
As a result, the main body 21 has a bulbous basic shape which corresponds approximately to a double cone.
In the case of the exemplary embodiment according to
The exemplary embodiment according to
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It can also be seen in
A conical plugging-on aid 31 which is known per se is configured at the free end of the hose nipple 3. In the exemplary embodiment according to
The plugging-on aid 31 has a greater maximum outer circumference than the main body 21, and therefore forms a stop for an axial displacement of the plugged-on hose if the hose nipple 3 tries to be screwed out and/or pulled out of the hose.
In the case of further exemplary embodiments, individual combinations of the features of the preceding exemplary embodiments are combined with one another, for example a rib structure from one exemplary embodiment with a main body from another exemplary embodiment or a part of the rib structure from one exemplary embodiment with the features of one of the claims with another part of a rib structure of a further exemplary embodiment.
In the case of a connector coupling according to the invention, it is therefore proposed for a rib structure 4 to be configured on a hose nipple 3, which rib structure 4 has at least one first rib 5, the at least one first rib 5 extending continuously from a rib start 6 as far as a rib end 7 which is spaced apart axially from this rib start 6, and winding around the hose nipple 3 over a circumferential section of more than 180°, preferably more than 270°, particularly preferably more than 360° or at least once.
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