Magnetic connector assembly for pneumatic valves

A method of operating a connector assembly, the method comprising:

• attaching a valve adapter of the connector assembly to a pneumatic valve, wherein the valve adapter at least partially defining a valve adapter internal passageway and includes:
• a valve connector body extending between a proximal end of the valve adapter and a distal end of the valve adapter and at least partially defining the valve adapter internal passageway;
• a strike plate attached adjacent to the distal end of the valve connector body;
• a valve engagement surface located adjacent to the proximal end of the valve connector body;
• and
• a spring-loaded valve pin configured to move between an extended position configured to engage a pneumatic valve and a retracted position;
• attaching a hose adapter of the connector assembly to a pneumatic hose, wherein the hose adapter at least partially defines a hose adapter internal passageway and includes:
• a hose connector body extending between a proximal end of the hose adapter and a distal end of the hose adapter and at least partially defining the hose adapter internal passageway;
• a magnet located within a recess adjacent to a distal end of the hose connector body;
• and
• a spring-loaded retracting pin including a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the radially inner surface at least partially defines the hose adapter internal passageway and the distal end of the spring-loaded retracting pin is configured to engage the spring-loaded valve pin;
• connecting the hose adapter to the valve adapter;
• and
• transferring a fluid between the pneumatic hose and the connector assembly.

An assembly, comprising:

• a pneumatic hose configured to exchange a pressurized fluid;
• a valve fitting attached to a distal end of the pneumatic hose;
• a connector assembly for engaging the valve fitting, the connector assembly including:
• a valve adapter at least partially defining a valve adapter internal passageway, wherein the valve adapter includes:
• a valve connector body extending between a proximal end of the valve adapter and a distal end of the valve adapter and at least partially defining the valve adapter internal passageway;
• a strike plate attached adjacent to the distal end of the valve connector body;
• a valve engagement surface located adjacent to the proximal end of the valve connector body;
• and
• a spring-loaded valve pin configured to move between an extended position configured to engage a pneumatic valve and a retracted position;
• and
• a hose adapter at least partially defines a hose adapter internal passageway, wherein the hose adapter includes:
• a hose connector body extending between a proximal end and a distal end and at least partially defining the hose adapter internal passageway;
• a magnet located within a recess adjacent to a distal end of the hose connector body;
• and
• a spring-loaded retracting pin including a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the radially inner surface at least partially defines the hose adapter internal passageway and the distal end of the spring-loaded retracting pin is configured to engage the spring-loaded valve pin.