Pipe joints or couplings – With indicator – alarm or inspection means
Patent
1994-01-18
1995-08-15
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
With indicator, alarm or inspection means
285319, F16L 3500, F16L 37084
Patent
active
054413133
ABSTRACT:
A quick connector coupling for forming a joint in a fluid line consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member. A retainer disposed in the bore includes retention fingers which extend between first abutment surfaces formed in the connector body and an upset formed on the male member to secure the male member in the connector body. An insertion indicator disposed in the bore has an indicator ring which is seated against a radial rim formed adjacent an entrance to the connector body bore, legs extending away from the indicator ring and into the bore, and engagement means attached to the legs which abut second abutment surfaces formed in the connector body to position the insertion indicator in the connector body. The indicator ring is separable from the engagement means to signal a proper coupling of the male member and female connector body.
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Bundy Corporation
Nicholson Eric K.
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