Connecting device

Abstract

A connecting device for connecting two or more components to one another, includes an inlet section and an outlet section. The inlet section and the outlet section respectively include one or more connectors for each of the two or more components, with one or more passages extending between the inlet section and the outlet section, with the connecting device being of single piece design and being plastic

1 . A connecting device for connecting two or more components to one another, the connecting device comprising:
 an inlet section; and   an outlet section, the inlet section and the outlet section respectively comprising one or more connectors for each of the two or more components, with one or more passages extending between the inlet section and the outlet section, with the connecting device being of single piece design and being plastic.   
     
     
         2 . The connecting device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is an elbow configured to connect a hose to a spray nozzle of a spray mixer at the outlet section. 
     
     
         3 . The connecting device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device comprises a hose connector arranged at an end of the connecting device and a nozzle connector at the other end of the connecting device with a passage extending from the hose connector to the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         4 . The connecting device according to  claim 3 , wherein the hose connector is a hose barb. 
     
     
         5 . The connecting device according to  claim 3 , wherein the nozzle connector comprises one, two or more wings configured to actuate a retaining or releasing function of the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         6 . The connecting device according to  claim 5 , wherein the one, two or more wings are each coupled to a projection and movement of a respective wing induces a radial movement of the projection coupled thereto to actuate a retaining or releasing function of the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         7 . The connecting device according to  claim 5 , wherein the one, two or more wings are spring loaded with respect to a body of the connecting device. 
     
     
         8 . The connecting device according to  claim 3 , wherein the hose connector comprises one, two or more projections projecting radially toward the passage. 
     
     
         9 . The connecting device according  claim 3 , further comprising a seal arranged at the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         10 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is a 3D printed elbow. 
     
     
         11 . The connecting device according to  claim 3 , wherein the hose connector is arranged at an angle selected in the range of 30° to 60° with respect to the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         12 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is configured to conduct pressurized gas. 
     
     
         13 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is an elbow made from a plastic material having a shore D hardness selected in the range of 50 to 80. 
     
     
         14 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is an elbow configured to be coupled to a spray nozzle for the supply of gas in order to spray fluid components exiting a cartridge either directly or multi-component materials mixed by way of a mixing element. 
     
     
         15 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inlet section comprises one inlet connector, and the outlet section comprises one outlet connector with one passage extending between the inlet section and the outlet section. 
     
     
         16 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inlet section comprises one inlet connector, and the outlet section comprises one outlet connector with two or more passages extending between the inlet section and the outlet section. 
     
     
         17 . The connecting device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inlet section comprises two or more inlet connectors, and the outlet section comprises one outlet connector with two or more passages extending between the inlet section and the outlet section. 
     
     
         18 . The connecting device for connecting two or more components to one another, the connecting device comprising:
 an inlet section; and   an outlet section, the inlet section and the outlet section respectively comprising one or more connectors for each of the two or more components, with one or more passages extending between the inlet section and outlet section, with the connecting device being of two-piece design and being plastic.   
     
     
         19 . The connecting device according to  claim 18 , wherein the connecting device is a 2K injection molded part. 
     
     
         20 . The connecting device in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the connecting device comprises a hose connector arranged at an end of the connecting device and a nozzle connector at the other end of the connecting device with a passage extending from the hose connector to the nozzle connector. 
     
     
         21 . The connecting device according to  claim 20 , wherein the nozzle connector is a quarter turn coupling, and the connecting device is an elbow of two-piece design. 
     
     
         22 . The connecting device according to  claim 20 , wherein the connecting device is an elbow of two-piece design and the nozzle connector comprises a ring capable of being rotated relative to the connecting device. 
     
     
         23 . The connecting device according to  claim 18 , wherein the nozzle connector is quick release connector. 
     
     
         24 . A spray mixer comprising:
 a cartridge filled with a one-component or multi-component material having one or more outlets;   a mixer attached to the outlets of the cartridge;   a spray nozzle connected either directly to the outlet of the cartridge or to the outlet of the mixer; and   the connecting device accordingly to  claim 1  connected to the spray nozzle for the supply of a gas.