Mechanically locking end screw arrangements
US11512798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L15/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid control assembly includes a body having a female threaded end port, and an end adapter including a male threaded end screw threadably assembled with the female threaded end port, an end connector, and an internal passage extending from the end connector to the end screw. One of the body and the end adapter includes at least one outer peripheral recess, and the other of the body and the end adapter includes a peripheral flange. A portion of the peripheral flange in circumferential alignment with the at least one recess is deformed into interlocking engagement with the at least one recess to rotationally secure the end adapter with respect to the body.
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