Tube coupling with combination retainer and disassembly tool
US5112085A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/1225
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tube coupling and combination retainer and disassembly tool includes a first tube having a first end portion for telescopically receiving a second tube therein and a second tube having a second end portion including a structure for telescopically engaging the first end portion and a first fastening device for securing the first and second end portions to each other. A tube coupling and retainer according to the present invention further includes a second fastening structure for selectively securing the first and second end portions to each other and for disengaging the first fastening structure upon demand.
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