Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature – Particular tool-engaging means or with tool
Patent
1988-03-30
1990-04-10
Callaghan, Thomas F.
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
Particular tool-engaging means or with tool
285319, 285921, F16L 3712
Patent
active
049154214
ABSTRACT:
A connector for connecting the confronting ends of tubing sections. The connector includes a connector body having an opening therein which extends therethrough along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The housing includes as first end for connection to the confronting end of a first tubing section. A first annular chamber is provided in the housing between the first end and the second end of the housing for receiving a generally annular seal therein which sealingly engages a second tubing section. A generally cylindrical retaining clip is provided in the housing between the seal and the second end of the housing. The clip includes a pair of diametrically opposed portions thereon which are radially deflectable relative to the axis of the housing. The ends of the retaining portions engage a radially outwardly flange portion of the second tubing section when the second tubing section is inserted into the body to deflect the retaining portion radially outwardly until the flange is inserted between the end of the retaining portion and the seal. A retaining cap is provided for enclosing the second end and includes an opening therein coaxial with the axis for receiving the inserted end of the second tubing section.
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Callaghan Thomas F.
ITT Corporation
Seitter Robert P.
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