Pipe joints or couplings – With means blocking release of holding means
Patent
1984-08-14
1986-09-09
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With means blocking release of holding means
285307, 285308, 285315, 285319, 285921, F16L 3500
Patent
active
046104682
ABSTRACT:
A quick connect/quick disconnect coupling utilizes a retainer mounted between expanded ring portions of a tube. A sleeve is mounted over the retainer such that projecting leg portions from the retainer extend outwardly through openings in the sleeve. Upon assembly into a socket these outwardly projecting leg members engage a socket contact face to secure the coupling in the assembled position. To effect removal of the coupling the tube is displaced within the socket such that the retainer is displaced relative to the sleeve. As the retainer is displaced relative to the sleeve a compaction annulus portion of the sleeve acts to compress the projecting legs such that the tube with the attached retainer and sleeve may be removed from the socket to effect disconnection of the coupling.
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Arola Dave W.
Hayter Robert P.
United Technologies Automotive Inc.
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