Disconnect coupling
US6460899B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/0841
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect coupling for high pressure fluidic lines has an improved retaining mechanism for retaining the male portion within the female portion. The mechanism comprises a plurality of retaining lugs that are disposed within the female portion of the coupling. The retaining lugs are arranged so as to mate with a retaining groove formed into the outer surface of the male portion such that the bearing surfaces contact each other over a much-increased surface area.
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