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Hose coupling

US4133561A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 1977
Grant dateJan 9, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 4, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L35/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved hose coupling for railway vehicle brake pipe hoses, which coupling is characterized by a straight nipple portion and an angular extension of the lower end of the coupling lip for preventing inadvertent uncoupling due to excessive bouncing motion of the vehicle and, therefore, vertical oscillation of the hoses.

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