Reconnectable frangible ball valve coupling

Details Reconnectable frangible ball valve coupling Reconnectable frangible ball valve coupling

1988-09-01

1989-12-05

Fox, John

Fluid handling

Destructible or deformable element controlled

Destructible element

285 2, 285 84, F16L 2900

Patent

active

048845914

ABSTRACT:
A frangible fluid couping wherein at least one coupling part includes a self closing valve. Frangible interlocking component interconnect the coupling parts under normal conditions and the interlocking structure includes weakened portions which fracture upon the coupling being subjected to severe impact, such as during an aircraft crash, permitting the coupling parts to separate. The frangible interlocking component include manually releasable structure permitting the coupling parts to be selectively disconnected for test purposes, and a safety lock is utilized to prevent inadvertent release of the interlocking structure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4090524 (1978-05-01), Allread et al.
patent: 4351352 (1982-09-01), Meisenheimer, Jr.
patent: 4596272 (1986-06-01), Medvick et al.
patent: 4614201 (1986-09-01), King et al.
patent: 4643216 (1987-02-01), Allread et al.

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