Fluid coupling assembly with integral retention mechanism

Details Fluid coupling assembly with integral retention mechanism Fluid coupling assembly with integral retention mechanism

2005-08-23

2009-08-11

Dunwoody, Aaron M (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

With means blocking release of holding means

Thread lock

C285S386000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07571937

ABSTRACT:
The fluid coupling assembly for retaining a sealed joint includes the first member adapted to be connected to a first fluid conduit with a per sealing surface and a series of axially aligned serrations along with helical threads. A second member of a complementary configuration is adapted to be connected to a second fluid conduit with complementary threads and an axially extending cylindrical collar with spaced axial notches forming cantilevered beams. Each of the cantilevered beams can have teeth capable of engaging a series of serrations to provide an appropriate resistant force for both sealing engagement and disengagement. The teeth and serrations can remain in contact to provide a visual determination of a pretorqued force between the first member and the second member.

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