Valves and valve actuation – With correlated flow path – Valve operated by joining flow path sections
Patent
1991-06-18
1992-08-18
Rivell, John
Valves and valve actuation
With correlated flow path
Valve operated by joining flow path sections
285321, 285921, F16L 3740
Patent
active
051392283
ABSTRACT:
A fluid connector generally comprising a housing having a longitudinal opening therethrough having at least one transversely disposed bearing, a conduit insertable in the longitudinal housing opening in a coupling position, the coupling having a fluid passageway communicating with the longitudinal housing opening and an annular flange spaced from the transverse bearing surface when the conduit is in the coupling position, means providing a seal between the housing and inserted conduit, a retainer disposed in the longitudinal housing opening including at least two leg sections, each of said leg sections having a support leg portion extending rearwardly and outwardly from the annular section, a transversely deflectable retaining leg portion disposed between the conduit annular flange and the housing and forming a continuation of the support leg portion at a first reverse bend, the retaining leg extending forwardly and inwardly toward the opening of the annular section, whereupon the retaining leg extends radially inwardly toward the outer surface of the conduit forming a lip portion engageable with the annular flange portion of the conduit, and means for selectively deflecting the retainer leg portion transversely to permit the removal of the conduit from the housing.
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Letica Tom I.
Norkey Phillip J.
Huron Products, Inc.
Rivell John
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