Quick connect coupling with weather seal
US4035005A · kind A · utility
66Cited by
8References
3Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/924
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plug member of a quick connect coupling assembly is provided with an annular weather seal abutting against an upset bead on the plug member in position thereon to sealingly engage the free or socket end of a socket member of the coupling assembly when the plug member is fully inserted into locked and sealed engagement with the socket member, the weather seal acting as a barrier to moisture, dirt, dust, etc., penetration into the O-ring seal surfaces of the mating plug and socket members.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.