[특허]Push-in fitting for electrical metallic tubing with enhanced sealing and continuity

Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.

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Push-in fitting for electrical metallic tubing with enhanced sealing and continuity

국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	F16L-011/118
미국특허분류(USC)	285/154.1; 285/305
출원번호	US-0883345 (2010-09-16)
등록번호	US-8474877 (2013-07-02)
발명자 / 주소	Smith, Lawrence J.
출원인 / 주소	Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
대리인 / 주소	Fattibene and Fattibene LLC
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 12 인용 특허 : 22

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An electrical fitting in the form of a connector or coupler for connecting an electrical metallic tube or EMT to an electrical box or panel or to one another. A unidirectional locking device is disposed in an outermost chamber and an O-ring is disposed in an intermediate chamber. The unidirectional locking device has gripping tangs. The intermediate chamber and gripping tangs are sized so as to prevent the gripping tangs from contacting the O-ring. A contact shoulder is used on one end of the fitting to prevent excessive compression of a sealing washer. ...

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1. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional locking device having a plurality of gripping tangs placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension and movement of the plurality of gripping tangs do not cause any contact with said sealing ring, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting or causing contact with said sealing ring; anda unidirectional locking device retainer held on said outer chamber. 2. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional locking device having a plurality of gripping tangs placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting said sealing ring;a unidirectional locking device retainer held on said outer chamber; anda plurality of internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs placed within said tube chamber having a radial dimension increasing from an end adjacent said intermediate chamber, whereby a leading edge of the electrical metallic tube contacts the plurality of internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs assuring a good electrical contact between the electrical metallic tube and said fitting body. 3. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional locking device having a plurality of gripping tangs placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting said sealing ring;a unidirectional locking device retainer held on said outer chamber;external threads placed on said outlet end portion;a flange placed adjacent said external threads;a contact shoulder placed against said flange, said contact shoulder having an outer diameter less than said flange;a sealing washer placed adjacent said contact shoulder, said sealing washer having an opening with a diameter greater than the outer diameter of said contact shoulder; anda locknut threaded onto said external threads,whereby said locknut forces said sealing washer against said flange and said contact shoulder prevents excess force being applied to said sealing washier providing a seal. 4. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 3 further comprising: a tube support tag formed on said unidirectional locking device retainer. 5. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 3 wherein: said unidirectional locking device retainer comprises a holding tang formed within said unidirectional locking device. 6. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional locking device having a plurality of gripping tangs placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting said sealing ring;a unidirectional locking device retainer held on said outer chamber; andwherein said unidirectional locking device retainer comprises a threaded back nut. 7. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 6 further comprising: an electrical metallic tube pushed into said unidirectional locking device through said intermediate chamber and contacting said plurality of internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs. 8. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 6 wherein: the electrical push-in fitting comprises a connector, whereby an electrical metallic tube can be connected to an electrical panel. 9. An electrical push-in fitting for holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 6 wherein: the electrical push-in fitting comprises a coupler, whereby two electrical metallic tubes can be coupled together. 10. An electrical push-in fitting for removably holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a shoulder placed between said outer chamber and said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional split ring locking device having a plurality of gripping tangs placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting said sealing ring;an externally threaded portion placed on said fitting body adjacent the inlet end portion;a backnut placed on said externally threaded portion on said fitting body, said backnut contacting said unidirectional locking device, wherein a force is transmitted forcing said unidirectional locking device adjacent said shoulder between said outer chamber and said intermediate chamber; anda center opening formed in said backnut, said center opening sized for receiving and supporting the electrical metallic tube,whereby a push-in unidirectional locking arrangement for securing an electrical metallic tube is formed so that the electrical metallic tube can be rendered readily removable. 11. An electrical push-in fitting for removably holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 10 further comprising: a plurality of internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs placed within said tube chamber having a radial dimension increasing from an end adjacent said intermediate chamber. 12. An electrical push-in fitting for removably holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 10 further comprising: external threads placed on said outlet end portion;a flange placed adjacent said external threads;a contact shoulder placed against said flange, said contact shoulder having an outer diameter less than said flange;a sealing washer placed adjacent said contact shoulder, said sealing washer having an opening with a diameter greater than the outer diameter of said contact shoulder; anda locknut threaded onto said external threads,whereby said locknut forces said sealing washer against said flange and said contact shoulder prevents excess force being applied to said sealing washier providing a seal. 13. An electrical push-in fitting for removably holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 10 wherein: the electrical push-in fitting comprises a connector, whereby an electrical metallic tube can be connected to an electrical panel. 14. An electrical push-in fitting for removably holding an electrical metallic tube as in claim 10 wherein: the electrical push-in fitting comprises a coupler, whereby two electrical metallic tubes can be coupled together. 15. An electrical push-in fitting for securely yet removably holding an electrical metallic tube comprising: a fitting body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore extending therethrough,an outer chamber adjacent the inlet end portion;an intermediate chamber having an intermediate chamber axial dimension adjacent said outer chamber;a tube chamber placed adjacent said intermediate chamber;a plurality of internal longitudinal radially increasing ribs placed within said tube chamber having a radial dimension increasing from an end adjacent said intermediate chamber;a shoulder placed between said outer chamber and said intermediate chamber;a unidirectional split ring locking device having a projecting tongue on one end and a complementary notch on the other end and a plurality of gripping tangs projecting obliquely and radially inward placed within said outer chamber, with the plurality of gripping tangs extending into the intermediate chamber, wherein upon inserting the electrical metallic tube into the unidirectional locking device the plurality of gripping tangs flex a longitudinal or axial travel distance towards said tube chamber gripping the electrical metallic tube;a sealing ring having a sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension placed within said intermediate chamber adjacent said tube chamber;wherein the intermediate chamber axial dimension is greater than the combined longitudinal or axial travel distance of the plurality of griping tangs and the sealing ring longitudinal or axial dimension, whereby the plurality of gripping tangs are prevented from contacting said sealing ring;a inlet externally threaded portion placed on said fitting body adjacent the inlet end portion;a backnut placed on said inlet externally threaded portion on said fitting body, said backnut contacting said unidirectional locking device, wherein a force is transmitted forcing said unidirectional locking device adjacent said shoulder between said outer chamber and said intermediate chamber;a center opening formed in said backnut, said center opening sized for receiving and supporting the electrical metallic tube;an outlet externally threaded portion placed on said outlet end portion;a flange placed adjacent said outlet externally threaded portion;a contact shoulder placed against said flange, said contact shoulder having an outer diameter less than said flange;a sealing washer placed adjacent said contact shoulder, said sealing washer having an opening with a diameter greater than the outer diameter of said contact shoulder; anda locknut threaded onto said outlet externally threaded portion, whereby said locknut forces said sealing washer against said flange and said contact shoulder prevents excess force being applied to said sealing washier providing a seal,whereby a push-in unidirectional locking arrangement for securing an electrical metallic tube is formed so that the electrical metallic tube can be securely held yet rendered readily removable.

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