Irrigation coupling apparatus
US7445247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L47/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a fluid system such as irrigation system, fluid conduit attachment is facilitated through the use of a coupling. The coupling may have a body with a first end attached to a component such as an irrigation component, and a second end designed to receive an end of a conduit. The first end may be integrally formed with the component or separately attached thereto. The second end has a bore into which the end of the conduit is inserted. A gripping mechanism is seated in the bore to grip the end of the conduit. A release mechanism slides to release the conduit. The coupling may have a bend and/or branches extending to extra ends. A second coupling may be added to form a rotatable swing joint. An indicator such as a blue color may be used to indicate compatibility of the coupling with the conduit.
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