Pipe joints or couplings – With indicator – alarm or inspection means
Patent
1987-09-14
1990-08-14
Arola, Dave W.
Pipe joints or couplings
With indicator, alarm or inspection means
285319, 285921, 29453, F16L 3500
Patent
active
049481762
ABSTRACT:
A fluid conveying connector assembly comprises separable plug and receptacle connector members adapted for axial mating engagement, lock means for locking the connector members together in mated relation, and indicating means operable with the lock means for visually indicating that the members are fully mated, the indicating means in response to the plug moving thereagainst into the receptacle being constrained by the lock means for axial movement between an exposed first position and a hidden second position from view in the receptacle, the lock means being operable to lock the connector members together only when the indicating means have reached the second position. Release means operate on the lock means for releasing the connector members.
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Arola Dave W.
Proprietary Technology, Inc.
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