Female element of a connection and quick connection incorporating such an element
US6626465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/0841
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A female element of a quick connection for removably joining two pipes through which a fluid passes wherein the element includes a body defining a housing for receiving a portion of a male endpiece. A retaining device is operable to selectively retain the endpiece in fitted configuration in the female element and includes a push-button which carries a lock for selectively locking the endpiece in the housing or for preventing the introduction of the endpiece in the housing.
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