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Quick connect system for a fluid coupling

A quick connection and coupling technology, applied in the direction of couplings, hose connection devices, pipes/pipe joints/fittings, etc., can solve problems such as difficulty in execution, over-tightening of threaded connections, leakage, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2016-02-03
KOHLER CO
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[0004] Getting the hose connected to the faucet can be difficult as this step is usually performed in a dark confined space under cabinets
Threaded connections tend to overtighten, which can lead to leaks, for example, because of overcompression of O-rings, or because of cracked fittings
Conventional quick connects may require proper alignment of parts or actuation of small components, actions that may be difficult to perform under cabinets
Other quick connects can be difficult to remove, which can make the faucet difficult to repair or replace

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[0023] Reference is made to the Figures in general and to the figure 1 and figure 2 , shows a quick connect assembly 10 and its components according to an exemplary embodiment. The quick connect assembly 10 includes a male assembly 18 and a female assembly 19 (shown as a tee), the female assembly 19 having a receiver 70 . Male assembly 18 includes a joint fitting 20 secured to a fluid conduit (line, pipe, etc.), shown as hose 12 . Clip 40 is coupled to joint fitting 20 and releasably couples male component 18 to female component 19 . Seal 14 is coupled to joint fitting 20 and seals between male component 18 and female component 19 .

[0024]After assembly, the fitting 20 and receiver 70 are connected together such that fluid (eg, water) can flow from the hose 12 into the receiver 70 . Another assembly may fit into the other end of the tee to provide a sealed fluid passage from one fluid conduit to the other. Although the receiver 70 is shown as a tee, the receiver may h...

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Abstract

A quick connect system for a fluid coupling is provided. The system includes a clip having a base extending circumferentially substantially around an axis, a wing extending substantially axially from the base, and a delta-shaped lug extending radially from the wing.

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[0001] Cross references to related patent applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 010,230, filed June 10, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] The present application relates generally to the field of joints or couplings for fluid conduits. The present application more particularly relates to a quick connection system for a fluid coupling. [0004] Getting the hose connected to the faucet can be difficult, as this step is usually performed in a dark, confined space under cabinets. Threaded connections tend to overtighten, which can lead to leaks, for example, because of overcompression of O-rings, or because of cracked fittings. Conventional quick connects may require proper alignment of parts or actuation of small components, actions that may be difficult to perform under cabinets. Other quick connects can be difficult to remove, which ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16L41/02F16L37/15F16L33/22
CPCF16L33/227F16L37/15F16L41/023F16L37/0885F16L37/088
Inventor 帕特里克·H·蒙塔格P·埃里克森S·巴尔马
Owner KOHLER CO