Pipe joints or couplings – Essential catch – With manipulator
Patent
1995-08-18
1996-11-05
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
Essential catch
With manipulator
285321, F16L 37088
Patent
active
055709109
ABSTRACT:
A coupling assembly for connecting two members that includes a split locking ring having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are aligned to permit abutting engagement. The assembly further includes a first member extending along an axis from a forward end toward a rearward portion. The first member has an exterior surface. A rib extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the first member. The rib includes a ramp tapering in a direction away from the forward end and away from the axis. The rib further includes a cylindrical surface substantially parallel to the axis extending rearwardly from the ramp. The rib further includes a shoulder tapering away from the forward end and inwardly toward the axis. The assembly also includes a second member having a leading end and a leading portion extending therefrom for receiving the first member. The leading portion has an inner surface. A locking ring receiving groove is defined by the inner surface of the second member. A locking ring retaining groove is also defined by the inner surface of the second member.
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Aeroquip Corporation
Arola Dave W.
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