Lockable swivel fitting assembly
US12092245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/092
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swivel fitting assembly includes a female body providing a first connection end portion, and a male fitting body providing a second connection end portion. The male body and the female body are operatively coupled together to form a fluid passage between the first and second connection end portions, and are configured to permit relative rotation of the bodies relative to each other. A swivel lock mechanism is provided to rotationally lock or release the male body relative to the female body in response to a fluid pressure level in the fitting. The swivel lock includes a collar that transitions to a lock state and holds the male body when fluid pressure is at or above a predefined level. The collar transitions to a release state to enable relative rotation of the bodies when the pressure is below the predefined level.
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