Method of attaching supply conduit to a solenoid operated valve
US6070606A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0447
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of non-releasably quick-connecting a tubular metal conduit to the inlet of a non-metallic valve body. A closure having a tube-receiving bore is then pre-assembled with a frictionally engaging spring washer and seal rings therein and is then secured to the valve inlet preferably by non-metallic weldment. The tubular conduit is then inserted into the bore and radially compresses the seal rings and is frictionally engages the spring washer to prevent subsequent removal of the conduit.
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