Pipe joints or couplings – With indicator – alarm or inspection means
Patent
1998-07-17
2000-05-16
Dayoan, B.
Pipe joints or couplings
With indicator, alarm or inspection means
285319, F16L 3500
Patent
active
060626070
ABSTRACT:
A quick connector-male conduit assembly embodying both primary and secondary latching functions for use in a conduit coupling. The assembly incorporates a hand-releasable, self-centering snap ring-like retainer and a combination secondary latch and seating indicator bracket to form a male conduit assembly matable with a female receptacle. The female receptacle includes an engaging surface defined by either a radial ridge or at least a pair of outwardly extending studs. In its preferred embodiment, the bracket includes a body and a flange portion generally defined by two flanges extending outwardly from the bracket body. Each of the flanges includes an aperture for selectively engaging said engaging surface of the female receptacle. The retainer includes a pair of tabs for easy manipulation by hand or tools for removal. The quick connector assembly is on either a plastic or a metal male conduit, and can be as short as a threaded connection. The quick connector assembly has no threads, and permits 360 degree rotation of the conduit.
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Binda Greg
Dayoan B.
Proprietary Technology, Inc.
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