Dual-mode fluid connector having rotatable element and supporting two different operating modes
US12116259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0892
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual-mode fluid connector includes: a hollow connecting element, comprising a chamber inside the hollow connecting element, wherein a protuberant block element is arranged on an inner surface of the chamber; a material tube, positioned on the hollow connecting element and connected through the chamber; a cleaning tube, positioned on the hollow connecting element and connected through the chamber; a head portion, positioned on one terminal of the hollow connecting element and having a connecting opening, wherein the connecting opening can be detachably connected to a material container; a rear portion, positioned on another terminal of the hollow connecting element and having a through hole; and a rod, inserted into the chamber via the through hole; and a rotatable element, covered on the rear portion and engaged with the rod and comprising a guiding element.
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