Bayonet hose connector assembly mechanism in powered air purifying air respirator housing
Embodiments relate generally to a connector for a powered air-purifying respirator (“PAPR”). A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) connector may comprise a tab extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the tab is positioned to contact an inner surface of a housing; and a flange extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the flange is configured to receive an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to attach the PAPR connector to the housing; wherein the PAPR connector is rotatable within the housing.
1. A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) connector comprising:
a tab extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the tab is positioned to contact an inner surface of a housing; and
a flange extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the flange is configured to receive an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to attach the PAPR connector to the housing;
wherein the tab of the PAPR connector is configured to be rotatable within the housing for securing the PAPR connector to the housing and the attachment mechanism comprises a screw, a rod, or a bolt.
2. The PAPR connector of claim 1 , further comprising a groove extending about a circumference of the PAPR connector.
3. The PAPR connector of claim 2 , further comprising a gasket positioned within the groove.
4. The PAPR connector of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned within the flange and a receptacle of the housing.
5. The PAPR connector of claim 4 , wherein the gasket comprises an O-ring.
6. The PAPR connector of claim 3 , wherein the PAPR connector is attachable to a flow line.
7. The PAPR connector of claim 1 , wherein the PAPR connector is rotatable from 45° through 90°.
8. The PAPR connector of claim 1 , wherein the PAPR connector is hollow.
9. The PAPR connector of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a PAPR blower.
10. A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system comprising:
a housing comprising a PAPR blower and a connector mount; and
a PAPR connector comprising:
a tab extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the tab is positioned to contact an inner surface of the PAPR blower; and
a flange extending from the PAPR connector, wherein the flange is configured to receive an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to attach the PAPR connector to the housing;
wherein the tab of the PAPR connector is configured to be rotatable within the PAPR blower for securing the PAPR connector to the PAPR blower and the attachment mechanism comprises a screw, a rod, or a bolt.
11. The PAPR system of claim 10 , further comprising a groove extending about a circumference of the PAPR connector.
12. The PAPR system of claim 11 , further comprising a gasket positioned within the groove.
13. The PAPR system of claim 10 , wherein the attachment mechanism is positioned within the flange and a receptacle of the housing.
14. The PAPR system of claim 13 , wherein the PAPR connector is rotatable from 45° through 90°.
15. The PAPR system of claim 14 , further comprising a flow line, wherein the flow line is connected to the PAPR connector.