Fluid coupling having vent valve assembly

Details Fluid coupling having vent valve assembly Fluid coupling having vent valve assembly

1992-06-08

1994-03-01

Schwadron, Martin P.

Fluid handling

Systems

Flow path with serial valves and/or closures

137881, 141289, F16L 5507

Patent

active

052898504

ABSTRACT:
A coupling for use in connecting a pair of conduits in fluid communication includes a plug assembly having a fluid flow passage therethrough and adapted to be connected with one of the conduits and a socket assembly having a fluid flow passage therethrough and adapted to be connected with another of the conduits. The coupling includes a vent valve assembly for venting of fluid pressure in the plug and socket assemblies and the conduits. The vent valve assembly includes an outlet port having a seat and a valve member biased into abutting engagement with the seat to block fluid flow through the outlet port. The vent valve assembly further includes a manually actuatable member for moving the valve member out of engagement with the seat to enable fluid to flow through the outlet port.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2518299 (1950-08-01), Fernandez
patent: 3817279 (1974-06-01), Larson
patent: 5148839 (1992-09-01), Kirwan et al.

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