Aircraft galley water distribution manifold
View Patent ↗A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system includes a tubular element with a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet, a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapted mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold with the self-venting/self-draining device.
1. A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system, comprising:
a tubular section of adjustable length comprised of discrete threaded sections;
a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet;
a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapted mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, the self-venting/self-draining device including an air vent cap, air vent holes, a venting poppet with poppet float, an O-ring seal, and a service cap; and
a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold quick connector with the self-venting/self-draining device;
wherein the first and second manifold quick connector flow control poppets are shaped to favor the primary water flow direction.
2. The modular potable water distribution manifold of claim 1 , wherein an end of each tubular section includes a bell chamber.
3. The modular potable water distribution manifold of claim 1 , wherein when the first or second manifold quick connector is connected to a fitting, its poppet extends to allow water to pass around the poppet and through the fitting.
4. The modular potable water distribution manifold of claim 1 , wherein the rotating ferrule is angled.
5. The modular potable water distribution manifold of claim 1 , wherein the venting poppet freely moves away from the O-ring, and wherein when water enters the manifold, air escapes past the venting poppet while it is un-seated from the O-ring.