Rapid coupling

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1997-05-09

1999-07-20

Knight, Anthony

Pipe joints or couplings

With indicator, alarm or inspection means

285319, F16L 3700

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059247460

ABSTRACT:
A rapid coupling, having a socket and a nipple which can be inserted into the socket. A locking device for the coupled position between the socket and nipple includes a radially outwardly protruding bead on the nipple. A cage mounted in the socket includes widenable holding fingers for gripping behind the bead on the nipple. The cage has an indicating device which includes radially outwardly displaceable, axially extending arms. The ends of those arms have a nose that can be seen and/or felt from the outside of the socket in the coupled position. A connection at the other end of the socket to a pipeline.

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