Locking fluid connector
US10487968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2201/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a fluid-connection device for connecting a first wall defining a first fluid space, for example a flexible pipe, to a second wall defining a second fluid space, in the form of a flexible pipe or enclosure, including a first male connector, the first connector including a seal and a snap-fitting collar, the seal extending radially prior to coupling from the axis until a first radial distance R1, a second female connector capable of receiving the first connector, the second connector including at least one flexible tab with one end against which the locking collar abuts in coupling position, in order to prevent retraction from the coupling position, the flexible tab being defined relative to the axis between a second radial distance R2 and a third radial distance R3, which is greater than the second radial distance R2, wherein R2>R1.
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