Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Guide and support
Patent
1989-01-12
1991-07-09
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Guide and support
285314, 285319, 285924, 285906, F16L 3500
Patent
active
050299042
ABSTRACT:
A coupling device for fluid conduits comprising a tubular male member and female sleeve member, each having a hose end and a coupling end, the coupling ends being adapted to couple the members to form a fluid-tight joint, a shoulder on the male member intermediate its ends, the members having aurbaces for positioning the same with the bores thereof in communication and substantial axial alignment, latching members on the sleeve member comprising a plurality of flexible fingers having radially inwardly directed lips, and cam lock comprising a lock ring positioned around the outer surface of the latching member and moveable rotationally and axially thereof through rotational force applied thereto into and out of a position wherein said lips are forced and maintained in position for a locking relationship with said shoulder, said cam lock further comprising cooperating helical cams on said latching member and said lock ring.
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