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Fluid coupling

US10920916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STRATEC SE · DE

Inventors

Stephan Habrich · Bad Wildbad, DE
Tuna Sinangin · Karlsruhe, DE
Martin Trump · Newbury, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 8, 2017
Grant date	Feb 16, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 16, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L2400/0633
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid coupling for automated analyzer systems suitable to provide liquids to the system, wherein the fluid coupling comprises a stationary part and a movable part for a fluid connection, wherein both parts have a three-part valve for sealing said stationary and movable part against leakage, said three-part valve comprising a first member composed of two rings that are connected by elastic arms, a second member composed of a rod having different diameters on both ends and a third annular member, wherein at least two member of both parts comprise at least one sealing surface and one sealing lip that get in contact for preventing leakage.

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