Quick-release connector

Details Quick-release connector Quick-release connector

1999-07-16

2000-10-31

Kaufman, Joseph A.

Valves and valve actuation

With correlated flow path

Pipe coupling or union

25131514, 62292, F25B 4500

Patent

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061389870

ABSTRACT:
An improved quick-release connector for replenishing air conditioning coolant has a female connector and a male connector detachably connecting with the female connector, wherein the male connector comprises a hollow body, a ball valve with a radial passage defined therein operatively received in the hollow body, a cap screwed on one end of the hollow body with an inlet fitting screwed therein, an inlet channel defined in the cap communicating with the inlet fitting and the interior of the hollow body and a control button provided on the ball valve for controlling of the communication and flow of the coolant. Two caulking blocks with concave surfaces are provided on opposite sides of the ball valve respectively to improve water tightness and reduce the abrasion to increase life of the connector.

REFERENCES:
patent: Re34715 (1994-09-01), Gudenau et al.
patent: 3628768 (1971-12-01), Hutt
patent: 4006881 (1977-02-01), Gaillard
patent: 4590628 (1986-05-01), DeGregorio
patent: 5056560 (1991-10-01), DeMartelaere
patent: 5915402 (1999-06-01), Mitchell, II

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