Self-centering blind mate fluid coupling
US12247685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/505
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling member for a blind mate fluid coupling includes a housing and a valve body that is self-centering and alignable relative to the housing. The valve body may include at least two radial shoulder portions or abutments that are configured to engage at least two corresponding radial abutments of the housing to improve self-centering when in a decoupled state. A biasing member may urge the valve body abutments against the corresponding housing abutments to compensate for misalignment and/or provide self-centering in both a decoupled and mated state.
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