Disconnect tool for a fluid line quick-connect assembly

Details Disconnect tool for a fluid line quick-connect assembly Disconnect tool for a fluid line quick-connect assembly

1998-02-22

1999-06-08

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

With assembly means or feature

Handle or handwheel for rotary engagement

285 39, 285308, 285321, 29237, F16L 3500

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059099011

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an improved disconnect tool (15). In the preferred embodiment, the disconnect tool is comprised of a first member (16) and a second member (18) connected by a pivot pin (19). The tool includes an engagement means (23) and an expansion means (22) to facilitate the engagement and expansion of a retaining clip so as to permit insertion and removal of a fluid line (39) from a fluid coupling assembly (41). In the preferred embodiment, the expansion means takes the form of a castellated tube portion with a plurality of fingers (20) defining a plurality of grooves (21) therebetween. The fingers are used expand the retaining clip radially and outwardly so as to permit the fluid line to be removed from the fluid coupling assembly. In addition, the present invention is also directed to a method for removing a fluid line from a fluid coupling assembly through the use of a disconnect tool.

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