Quick-connect assembly for a fluid valve
US9360143B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K27/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick-connect assembly for connecting a fluid supply line, to a fluid valve, the assembly including a fluid supply line, a spacing element, a valve housing with an inlet and a transverse slot, and a spring clip. The valve housing has a face which includes an insertion end that defines a cavity having a valve housing stop. The spacing element and fluid supply line are adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the valve housing. The spring clip is configured to engage the valve housing and the fluid supply line after the spring clip is inserted into the transverse slot of the valve housing such that the fluid supply line is secured to the valve housing.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.