Title:
ZERO-MOMENT FITTING
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2014111987
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide apparatus, systems, and methods for realizing a zero-moment fitting for securing a fluid conduit to a structure.
A fitting 100 may include a spherical bearing 110 and a bearing housing 120. The spherical bearing 110 may include a conduit aperture 112 for receiving a fluid conduit 102 through the spherical bearing 110. The bearing housing 120 may be configured to encompass and retain the spherical bearing 110 therein, allowing rotation of the spherical bearing 110 therein. The bearing housing 120 may be fixedly attached to a structure 140 to secure the fitting 100 to the structure 140.
Inventors:
WILLIAM R CONCHI JR
Application Number:
JP2013244595A
Publication Date:
June 19, 2014
Filing Date:
November 27, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BOEING CO
International Classes:
F16L5/02
Domestic Patent References:
| JPS4024304Y1 | ||||
| JPH0674451U | 1994-10-21 | |||
| JPS506251B1 | 1975-03-12 | |||
| JPH04107515U | 1992-09-17 |
Foreign References:
| US3018078A | 1962-01-23 | |||
| US4098527A | 1978-07-04 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Sonoda Yoshitaka
Kobayashi Yoshinori
Kobayashi Yoshinori