Valve and method for assembling the same
US5975489A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S251/904
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve for dispensing fluid to and from a container. The valve includes a housing defining a flow passage extending longitudinally therethrough. A poppet member is telescopically mounted in the flow passage of the housing and is telescopically movable between an open position and a closed position. The poppet member has a proximal end portion that includes a second retaining structure that cooperates with a first retaining structure of the housing to provide a snap fit connection for retaining the poppet member in the housing. The snap fit connection allows the poppet member to be mounted in the housing by inserting the poppet member through a front end of the housing member.
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