Fluid handling – Systems – Articulated or swinging flow conduit
Patent
1985-02-11
1986-06-03
Chambers, A. Michael
Fluid handling
Systems
Articulated or swinging flow conduit
285276, 285277, 285921, 137801, F16L 2700
Patent
active
045923884
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for connecting a faucet body to a swivel spout. The connector assembly comprises a spout hub fixedly attached to the spout, a spout socket fixedly connected to the faucet body and rotatably received within a through passageway in the spout socket, and a resilient flexible lock ring disposed between the spout hub and spout socket. The lock ring integrally comprises a collar extending at least partially around the spout hub and a pin projecting outwardly from the collar. The lock ring collar is normally inwardly flexed and urges against the interior of the spout socket. The spout socket is provided with a side opening which receives the lock ring pin under urging from the collar. Interference contact between the spout socket and the pin within the side opening serves to limit longitudinal movement of the spout hub inside the spout socket. The connector assembly permits smooth swivel movement of the spout during faucet operation by distributing the area of moving contact between the spout hub and lock ring along the collar.
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Chambers A. Michael
Indiana Brass, Inc.
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