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Twist fitting for air tank connections

US6942255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 22, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L37/008
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fitting connector for a pressure vessel including a bushing for mounting within an aperture defined in a pressure vessel wall. The bushing includes a cylindrical bushing body having a head portion at one end thereof and including at least a pair of locking members for engaging along an interior surface of the pressure vessel wall. The locking members are provided with a contoured surface for engaging with detent members formed on the interior of the pressure vessel wall whereby the bushing is positively locked in a predetermined rotational orientation on the pressure vessel wall and is retained in place until a predetermined torque force is applied.

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