Fluid line connection device and method of operation thereof
US10495246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/44
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection device is disclosed comprising a receptor having a recess; a securing clip at least partially inside the recess and comprising a clip head and a pair of clip legs, wherein the clip head has a receiving portion, wherein a portion of each of the pair of clip legs intrudes into a channel space of the connection device when the securing clip is in an unbiased configuration; and a dial comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the dial comprises a catch, wherein the catch is configured to intrude into the receiving portion, and wherein the dial is configured to strain the securing clip into a release configuration when the dial is rotated in a first angular direction.
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