Coupler

Details Coupler Coupler

2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Nicholson, Eric K. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

Leaf spring

C285S340000, C285S307000

Reexamination Certificate

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06964436

ABSTRACT:
A coupler having a tubular body (6) which is arranged to receive a tubular element for transporting fluid and including a pipe end, and which is provided with elements (11) for snap-fastening the tubular element, the coupler including a bushing (15) provided on the inside with elements (23, 25) for retaining the pipe end, which elements are selectively activatable and deactivatable, wherein the bushing is mounted in the tubular body to be movable axially between a position for activating the retaining elements and a position for deactivating the retaining elements, and wherein the bushing is provided with snap-fastening elements complementary to those of the body for co-operating therewith in the activation position.

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