Fluid connector

Fluid handling – Systems – Flow path with serial valves and/or closures

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2511496, F16L 3728

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054940737

ABSTRACT:
A fluid connector is provided with a socket, a plug and a locking mechanism for locking the plug inserted in the socket. The socket has an axial passage and a first valve mechanism, for opening and closing the axial passage. The first valve mechanism includes a valve stem having one end fixed to the socket and the other end formed with a valve seat, a sleeve-like slide member movable in the axial passage with respect to the socket in a sealing state, a first packing provided on the slide member, for opening and closing the passage in cooperation with the valve seat, and urging means for urging the slide member toward the valve seat and causing it to abut against the first packing. The plug has an end portion capable of being inserted in the socket and a plug main body formed with an axial holes. A second valve mechanism for opening and closing the axial hole is provided in the plug main body. The second valve mechanism includes a valve member slidably provided in the plug main body and urged toward the end portion of the plug main body, and a second packing provided in the end portion of the plug main body, for retaining the valve member and closing the axial hole in cooperation with the valve member.

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