Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Particular tool-engaging means or with tool
Patent
1988-03-28
1989-05-30
Reese, Randolph A.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Particular tool-engaging means or with tool
285319, 285921, 285317, F16L 3700
Patent
active
048344230
ABSTRACT:
A quick-connect fitting or coupling assembly is adapted for releasably connecting and disconnecting a pair of fluid conduits in fluid communication with one another. The assembly includes a socket on one of the fluid conduits for receiving the other fluid conduit inserted longitudinally therein into a releasable interlocking engagement with one or more resilient barbs or retainer finger members on a retainer member removably disposed within the socket. The assembly also preferably includes lateral support members for laterally supporting the fluid conduits relative to one another and thus strengthening the connection therebetween. The assembly also includes a feature in which the retainer member is interconnectable with the socket in a releasable interlocking engagement, preferably by way of one or more resilient locking finger members that are resiliently biased laterally outwardly with tabs that engage complementary openings in the socket member when the retainer member is inserted into the socket member. A release member is also provided for selective slidable engagement with the resilient retainer finger members in order to release the inserted fluid conduit from the retainer member.
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Knight Anthony
Reese Randolph A.
Schmelzer Corporation
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