Linearly actuated quick connect pipe couplings
US6905151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick connect coupling for removably connecting two pipes which comprises a male element adapted to fit into a female element along a principal axis of the coupling. The Female element includes at least one ramp for receiving a radial projection of the male element to lock these elements together. The ramp is formed in a ring freely rotatably mounted in the female element, and fixed in translation along the principal axis, while the projection is fixed with respect to the male element. The ramp forms a seat for locking the radial projection. Locking is obtained by essentially axial movements of the male and female elements with respect to one another.
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