Rapid-action coupling device for providing a sealed connection between two rigid or semi-rigid tubes or pipes
US5421622A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rapid-action coupling device for making a sealed connection between two rigid or semi-rigid tubes or pipes includes a gasket constituted by a sleeve having latching means at one of its ends for co-operating with spring blades fixed on a tube or pipe, the spring blades including latching means suitable for co-operating with the outside surface or with a collar on the other tube or pipe.
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