Dry break coupling

Details Dry break coupling Dry break coupling

1991-07-01

1992-07-14

Fox, John C.

Valves and valve actuation

With correlated flow path

Flow path joint interlocked with valve or actuator

251297, 13761406, F16L 3728

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051296217

ABSTRACT:
A low flow resistant dry break fluid coupling suitable for military and industrial refueling applications wherein the coupling is connected to a male adapter by radially displaceable detents operated by an axially movable locking sleeve. The coupling including a valve having a manual actuating handle which includes locking sleeve interference structure preventing the locking sleeve from being displaced to the adapter release position while the valve is in the open condition. Additionally, electric switch structure mounted upon the coupling body permits gloved actuation to control a fluid pump.

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patent: 3407847 (1968-10-01), Snyder
patent: 3693655 (1972-09-01), Frish
patent: 3921955 (1975-11-01), Haddad, Jr.
patent: 4181150 (1980-01-01), Maldavs
patent: 4552333 (1985-11-01), Niemi

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