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Coupling for multi-passage tube

US4796924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1988
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/906
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-passage tube coupling for coupling a plurality of parallel or concentric tubes or tube passages of a multi-passage tube for supplying a fluid to actuators. The coupling comprises a body and a coupling member, the body having as many passages or holes as the number of the tubes or tube passages of the multi-passage tube. At least one of the tubes or tube passages is coupled to the corresponding actuator through a passage defined in the coupling member.

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