IP Library Granted Patent US 9,273,449
Granted Patent B2
US 9,273,449 · App. 14/044,487 · Granted Mar 1, 2016

Aircraft galley water distribution manifold

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,273,449
App. No.
14/044,487
Granted
Mar 1, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

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.

Claims (10)

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.

Assignments (2)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 25, 2019
From: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A
To: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
Reel/Frame 049209/0619 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 10, 2015
From: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 035176/0493 →