Water valve snap fit retention for a vacuum break

Details Water valve snap fit retention for a vacuum break Water valve snap fit retention for a vacuum break

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Hong, John C (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

Reexamination Certificate

active

07996979

ABSTRACT:
A method of coupling a valve assembly to a housing including the steps of orienting a channel and retaining the valve assembly. The orienting step including the orienting of the channel on the valve assembly to dual spring arms on the housing thereby directing a portion of the valve assembly to an opening in the housing. The retaining step including retaining the valve assembly to the housing by way of a biased latch.

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