Rapid-connect coupler with a product flow restrictor

A rapid-connect coupler includes: an end fitting for conveying a fluid stream; a probe for conveying the fluid stream; a valve configured to occupy a closed position blocking fluid communication between the probe and the end fitting and an open position enabling fluid communication between the probe...

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Main Authors Konishi, Howard M, Johnston, Ronald J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.09.2019
Subjects
ACTUATING-FLOATS
BLASTING
COCKS
DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PIPES
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
TAPS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
VALVES
WEAPONS
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Summary:A rapid-connect coupler includes: an end fitting for conveying a fluid stream; a probe for conveying the fluid stream; a valve configured to occupy a closed position blocking fluid communication between the probe and the end fitting and an open position enabling fluid communication between the probe and the end fitting; a handle configured to actuate the valve between the closed and open positions; a sleeve moveable between a first sleeve position and a second sleeve position. The sleeve, in the first sleeve position, is configured to prevent the handle from actuating the valve from the closed position to the open position.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201615140062