Quick-connect adapter for removably connecting components in a fluid system
US11215304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B15/656
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for connecting components in a fluid system has an adapter body defining a cylindrical space and lock buttons which are biased into a locked position to secure the adapter to another component. The adapter body has a circular collar defining an inlet into the cylindrical space, a channel defining an outlet out of the cylindrical space, a support wall and a support flange defining one or more cutouts in an outer cylindrical side wall of the adapter body, and a slot defined between the collar and the support wall connecting the one or more cutouts to the cylindrical space. The lock buttons have a contact element positioned in one of the cutouts and an arm projecting positioned in the slot. The arms are partially in the cylindrical space in the locked position and are movable into an unlocked position when the contact elements are moved toward each other.
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