US 10,040,182 B2
System and Method for Installing a Manifold PlugGeneral
US 10,040,182 B2
System and Method for Installing a Manifold Plug
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Ryan J Walters
Art Unit:
3726 Manufacturing Devices and Processes, Machine Tools and Hand Tools
Inventors:
David P. Turechek; Victor Kirilichin; Brian P. Krieger
Assignee:
Priority:
10/10/14
Filed:
10/10/14
Granted:
08/07/18
Expiration:
02/10/36
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an insert and system of installing the same. The insert includes a tapered core and a cylinder. The core releasably secures to an installation device which includes a depth stop or a depth control to control the installation depth of the insert. The insert may be provided in a tray that allows for easier handling of the inserts and installation thereof in installation holes, for example in a hydraulic manifold. In some cases, the core includes a threaded hole to releasably secure the insert to the installation device, thus allowing the installation device to pull the core into the cylinder. The core and cylinder may be made of metallic materials such as steels, steel alloys and others. In some cases the insert can withstand blow out pressures of 40,000 psi or higher.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
F16F16L55/1108F16B13/0858F16LY10T29/53691Y10TB25B23/0064B25B