Coupling

Details Coupling Coupling

1986-02-14

1987-08-11

Chambers, A. Michael

Fluid handling

Systems

Flow path with serial valves and/or closures

277170, 285348, F16L 5510

Patent

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046854908

ABSTRACT:
A quick connect/disconnect coupling for carrying fluid under pressure includes a latch mechanism requiring two independent movements in two different directions for releasing same. The coupling includes improved seals at various locations along with a slide bearing, and improved support fins for internal valves. The coupling is keyed in a plurality of different mating pairs of body and stem assemblies so that the stem assemblies having different keys cannot be mated together.

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