Pipe joints or couplings – Identical halves
Patent
1998-10-06
2000-08-15
Browne, Lynne H.
Pipe joints or couplings
Identical halves
285 66, 285 67, F16B 2300
Patent
active
061024430
ABSTRACT:
A latching assembly for a first fluid line connector, such as a standard "glad hand" connector, to prevent disengagement of the first fluid line connector from a second fluid line connector with which it is interconnected. The latching assembly includes a latch member that is movable between a locking position, wherein the latch member cooperates with a travel stop of a first retainer coupled with the first fluid line connector to restrict rotational movement on the first fluid line connector, and a release position, wherein the latch member allows disengagement of the first fluid line connector from the second fluid line connector. A structure is provided for biasing the latch member to the locking position.
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Browne Lynne H.
Dunwoody Aaron
Wharton J. David
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