Coupling assembly with retaining clip member
US10837583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9029
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A female coupling device includes: a main body, and a clip member coupled to the main body, the clip member having a plurality of arms extending perpendicularly therefrom, with the plurality of arms forming at least one pair of arms, with the pair of arms including a first distance therebetween and a second distance therebetween, with the first distance being sized to engage a clip groove of a mating male coupling device, and with the second distance being sized to disengage the mating male coupling device. In a locked position, the pair of arms is positioned so that the first distance is adjacent to the mating male coupling device. In an unlocked position, the pair of arms is positioned so that the second distance is adjacent to the mating male coupling device.
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