Hydrant coupler with articulating handle assembly
US9676495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/138
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydrant coupler (12) is disclosed that includes a coupler body (16), an actuating collar (20) movable relative to the coupler body (16) and a handle assembly (25) connected to the actuating collar (20). The handle assembly (25) includes an upper arm component (31) and a lower arm component (33) separated by a handle articulating feature (35) that connects the upper and lower arm components (31, 33), but permits relative motion therebetween.
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