Abstract: Liquid dispensing apparatus having a pressure loaded quick disconnect assembly. The apparatus includes a first liquid containing component having at least one liquid passage, a second liquid containing component including at least one liquid passage, a movable connecting member having portions contained in the passages of the first and second liquid containing components, and a force transmitting member connected with the movable connecting member. The force transmitting member directs force against the first liquid containing component when the liquid passages of the first and second liquid containing components contain the pressurized liquid. This securely connects the first and second liquid containing components together using force generated by the internal pressurized liquid. When the pressure is removed, the force transmitting member may be quickly removed to disconnect the components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick release coupling device comprising an annular groove (4) formed on the inner face of one of the hollow bodies, a projecting part (6) formed on the other hollow body (2) and a force transmitting member (5) engaged with the groove and the projecting part (6). A shoulder (23) is provided for fixing the force transmitting member (5) to hinder the loosening of the coupling under loading. The inventive device is advantageous in that its design and use are straightforward while meeting the requirements related to safety and ease of cleaning.

Abstract: An insert coupling for connecting a flexible pipe section to another part comprises a housing with a first cylindrical bore, a sealing ring, which is effective between the flexible pipe section and the cylindrical bore, a clamping bush with a cylindrical inner surface, which in the region near the insertion side is followed by a conical part, and a clamping ring, accommodated in the clamping bush and provided with at least one radially inward projecting tooth. The conical part of the clamping bush by way of the clamping ring exerts a clamping force on the flexible pipe section when a load occurs on the flexible pipe section in the axial direction towards the insertion side. The clamping ring is formed as a ring cut through substantially in the axial direction at one point.

Abstract: A temperature resistant after incident clip is engageable with a retainer and mountable along with the retainer over a male component only when the male component is fully inserted into a bore in a female component. The clip is the form of a one-piece metal body having first and second spaced legs interconnected by an end wall and mountable about the male component. First and second arms project from the end wall and are engageable with a post on a retainer and lockingly mount the after incident clip on the retainer.

Abstract: A detachable hose coupling having improved interlocking U-shaped staple includes a female sleeve piece, a male piece of a size and configuration to permit insertion into the female sleeve piece, and a generally U-shaped staple having a cross-section with a peripheral surface which includes at least one radially recessed surface portion to permit a predetermined amount of fluid flow thereby when inserted into the male—female coupling.

Abstract: A device on a conduit end for joining the conduit (1) to a coupling (4) or some other receiver of the end of the conduit, which is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. Two external annular beads (2, 2′) are pressed out from the conduit wall on the conduit end and accommodate between themselves an O-ring (3). In an arrangement for joining, the receiver (4) has a conical inlet and means, which together with the rear annular bead (2) form engaging means for a tightening means.

Abstract: A quick-connect coupling for hoses or pipes with a coupling housing contains a connection piece and a housing part as well as a plug-type fitting wherein the housing part and the connection piece are realized in the form of two parts.

Abstract: A tube to be connected to a pipe is formed of a base portion, a wide portion and a narrow portion integrally molded together. The wide portion has an inner end extending to the base portion, and an opening formed at a side opposite to the inner end. An inner diameter of the wide portion is greater than that of the base portion. When the pipe is inserted, the base portion receives an insertion portion of the pipe, while the wide portion receives a projecting portion of the pipe therein. The narrow portion deformably projects inwardly from an inner circumference of the wide portion at a position away from the inner end. The narrower portion allows the projecting portion to pass therethrough in a pipe inserting direction by deformation thereof, and prevents the projecting portion from passing therethrough in a pipe removing direction opposite to the pipe inserting direction.

Abstract: A tube/casting assembly and method according to which an axially-projecting cylindrical flange projects from one end of a tubular casting over which an end portion of the conduit extends. A groove is formed in the casting for receiving the end portion and a retainer secures the end portion of the conduit in the groove.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling for systems involving pressurized media, where the coupling consists of two connector parts, a housing part (2) and a connector part (4). The connector part (4) can be inserted into a receiving opening (8) of the housing part (2), while it is being sealed, and when it is in a plugged-in condition, it can be locked in place and prevented from being released by means of a locking device (10). The locking device (10) includes a retaining element (12), which is supported on one side of one of the coupling parts, and which retaining element engages—while in the assembled state—a retaining groove (16) of the other coupling part by means of a form-fit or a form- and friction-fit.

Abstract: A device on a conduit end for joining the conduit (1) to a coupling (4) or some other receiver of the end of the conduit, which is made of aluminium or an aluminium alloy. Two external annular beads (2, 2′) are pressed out from the conduit wall on the conduit end and accommodate between themselves an O ring (3). In an arrangement for joining, the receiver (4) has a conical inlet and means, which together with the rear annular bead (2) form engaging means for a tightening means.

Abstract: A coupling device has a female part secured to a rigid endpiece. A stepped bore is provided that presents a large diameter section beyond an axial latch that is movable between two positions. A banding ring is housed in a removable manner inside the large diameter section and fitted on its inside surface with at least one retaining projection. The projection is used to axially link the tube to the banding ring by biting into the outside surface of the tube. An axial latch has two positions: one opposing axial displacement of the banding ring away from the rigid endpiece, the other releasing the banding ring.

Abstract: A twist pin for securing an outer cylindrical sleeve to an inner member concentrically received within the sleeve. The twist pin includes a first leg terminating at a first end and defining a longitudinal leg axis. A second leg extends downwardly from the first leg and extends more than 180 degrees around the outer circumference of the sleeve. The second leg passes below the leg axis proximate the first end at a crossover and terminates at a second end. A locking portion includes a protuberance extending inwardly toward the sleeve. The protuberance includes a bearing surface for contacting the sleeve and which is positioned below the first leg intermediate the crossover and the second end.

Abstract: A single bolt coupling for the attachment to the end portion of a pipe having a circumferential groove or shoulder in such end portion includes a coupling which receives the end portion of the pipe therein and a circumferential open ended resilient ring associated with the coupling body which expands to allow passage of the groove into or out of the coupling and contracts to hold the groove in the coupling. The coupling is provided with a screw vise mechanism to expand the ring so that a pipe end can easily be inserted into the coupling. After insertion, the ring is allowed to contract to hold the pipe in the coupling. The coupling with its ring can also couple plain ended pipes, the ring contracting tightly around the pipe to hold it in place by friction between the pipe and ring.

Abstract: A plug-in connector, especially for hose connections and for use in motor vehicles, including a receptacle and a plug. The receptacle may be provided with an insertion opening for receiving the plug and a groove for retaining at least one locking spring which may be used to lock the receptacle and plug together. The locking spring may include at least one locking section and one unlocking section which can be actuated from the outside of the receptacle. The receptacle may also include an unlocking opening accessible from outside of the receptacle and which discharges into the groove so that the unlocking section of the unlocking spring may extends from the groove into the unlocking opening. The locking spring is retained in the groove in a manner that the locking section is moved outward in a substantially radial direction into the groove when a force is applied to the unlocking section, thus disengaging the locking section from the plug and allowing separation of the plug and the receptacle.

Abstract: In the system described for connecting a valve unit for gas water-heaters to a tank of the water-heater, a probe belonging to the valve unit is housed in the tank in a leaktight manner. The system comprises a first element belonging to the valve unit and/or fixed thereto, a second element which projects from the tank and can be housed in a seat of the first element, the second element constituting a support and/or cover for the probe and having an outer surface in which there is a transverse groove, and a third element which is restrained axially on the first element and at least a portion of which extends in the seat in an arrangement such as to engage the groove when the second element is housed in the seat so as to clamp the first and second elements to one another axially, the third element being resiliently deformable between a first position in which the said portion projects into the seat and a second position in which the said portion is outside the seat in order to release the groove.

Abstract: A device for connecting two tubular piping parts, in particular piping parts in a motor vehicle exhaust system, has two connector pieces with a sealing device being mounted between the connector pieces. The connector pieces are stressed against each other in axial direction by a spring device. The spring device has a wire spring which surrounds one connector piece at least partially with two spring branches and is supported by this connector piece. The wire spring is stressed against a stop on the other connector with the spring branches or another area of the wire spring.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes tubular body and a retainer having a continuous strap-like base band and a plurality of spring fingers that extend inwardly therefrom into the inner periphery of the body, and which are cammed outwardly by a pipe when inserted into the coupling, the spring fingers then returning to their original position under the stored spring force for them to snap into a groove in the pipe exterior, and thus provide a positive stop preventing withdrawal of the pipe axially of the coupling. The spring fingers have a generally frusto-conical configuration. In an improved embodiment, the retainer is configured as a single continuous strap-like member having a generally rhomboidal cross-sectional configuration at substantially all cross-sections therearound, and is devoid of the spring fingers and base retainer portion disclosed in the previous embodiments.

Abstract: A quick connector (10) has a pair of waist segments (76 and 81), a shoulder segment (163), a body segment (72) with an aperture (156) therein, and a leg segment (78). The leg segment (78) is defined by a pair of projecting elements (163) which are at least partially compressible toward one another thereby causing the pair of waist segments (76 and 81) to move toward one another. Thus, a swivellable connection is made which has the equivalent length and diameter of a convention non-swivellable threaded coupling. The quick connector (10) may be released by hand or a snap ring tool inserted into holes (410).

Abstract: A container filling machine and removable valve assembly having a liquid retention bowl and at least one filler valve assembly depending therefrom, the bowl having at least one bottom opening, a periphery around the opening, and a shoulder at the periphery, the filler valve assembly extending through the opening and including an upwardly protruding vent tube in the bowl, a valve retention clip on the vent tube and having at least one abutment within the bowl aligned with the shoulder to be engageable with the shoulder to prevent unwanted valve removal from the bowl, the retention clip being accessible from outside the bowl and having sufficient resilient flexibility to move the at least one abutment away from the shoulder for release of the filler valve assembly from the bowl.

Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus in which a conduit extends in a bore of a fitting having a shoulder formed in the bore, The conduit has an external bead for engaging the shoulder to locate the conduit relative to the fitting and a fastener is provided for fastening the conduit to the fitting.

Abstract: There is provided a pipe connector connection checking assembly in which it can surely be checked that a male connector is incompletely connected with a female connector. A connection checking member is formed with an ear portion for integrally connecting a pair of claws disposed opposingly and a portion having a low strength formed at a portion except the ear portion, and the claws of the connection checking member are inserted into holes in the female connector. When the connection checking member is pulled outward in the state in which the male connector is incompletely inserted into the female connector, the portion having a low strength is broken before the engagement of the claws is released.

Abstract: A storage and delivery device for a highly viscous material comprising a delivery cap for connecting a catheter or needle to a cartridge, an interconnect insert and a compression sleeve disposed within the delivery cap for creating a leak proof seal between the cartridge and the delivery cap, and a slide lock to reliably lock the cartridge to the delivery cap. The slide lock includes two holes of a first and second diameter arranged in a figure-eight shape for positively securing the delivery cap to a cartridge.

Abstract: A high pressure quick connector is disclosed for use in connecting brake lines of a vehicle, particularly to a brake junction for an anti-lock brake system. The connector includes a housing for receiving a tube retainer. The tube retainer has a lower cylindrical portion that is positively attached to enclose a flared end form to provide a fluid seal. Retaining means in the form of a snap ring works in conjunction with a pop top to provide a low force and a positive insertion indicator. The snap ring has ears that are compressed together and inserted up inside a slot in the pop top. Upon installation of the tube retainer and retaining means into a central bore of the housing, an end portion of the housing makes contact with the pop top so that the pop top slides up the tube. As the pop top slides up the tube, the snap ring ears are released from the pop top slot. The snap ring expands upon release into a final latching position with the housing and tube retainer.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupler has telescoping male and female members which engage along an axial dimension in response to an engaging force. The members are secured in their engaged position by a spring which mechanically couples to the respective members and limits their relative axial displacement. Upon release of the spring, the members readily disconnect by separating in response to a disengaging force. A method for use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A quick connector for forming a joint in a fluid line consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member. A sleeve surrounds and is secured on the male member in close fitting relation with the male member and with the female connector body. A retainer extends between the sleeve and a radial face formed in the connector body to secure the male member in the connector body. A secondary retainer provides enhanced retention capability. An optional plug may be positioned in the bore entrance to prevent introduction of external contaminants.

Abstract: A coupling element connects a connection piece with an insertable end of a connection tube having a toroidal flange for contacting the connection piece in the tube inserting direction. A plug-in fork can be inserted into the coupling element to releasably secure the inserted tube end area against the tube inserting direction, with the tube torus held in place by the plug-in fork. For this purpose, pairs of plug-through openings are provided on side walls of the connection piece opposite one another, so that one prong of the plug-in fork can be inserted into each opening. Inserting bevels are assigned to at least a portion of the plug-through openings, which inserting bevels are shaped such that they cause a forced movement of the plug in fork in the tube inserting direction during its insertion in the plug-in fork inserting direction.

Abstract: A nozzle fluid supply system for use in sprayers that combines the modular advantages of a dry boom system with the high capacity of a wet boom system. Pressurized fluid is carried by rigid tubes connecting adjacent nozzle holding members attached to the sprayer. A two-part nozzle holding member is disclosed for attachment to a dry boom bracket through a hole therein. The combination of the short rigid tubes and two-part nozzle holding member provide a modular system with interchangeable parts.

Abstract: An adjustable riser is provided for coupling an irrigation sprinkler to a water supply line, wherein the riser is adapted for quick and easy longitudinal adjustment to variably select the elevational position of the sprinkler relative to ground level. The adjustable riser comprises a pair of telescopically interfitting inner and outer riser tubes coupled respectively to the sprinkler and to the water supply line. The inner riser tube has a keyway formed on the exterior surface thereof, and the outer riser tube carries at least one key protruding into and engaged with the keyway. In the preferred form, the keyway comprises at least one recessed channel defined by an axially spaced succession of part-circumferential segments interconnected at opposite ends by axial segments extending in opposite directions.

Abstract: Plumbing assembly to route plumbing between two chambers such as between two compartments of a piece of machinery or equipment. The plumbing assembly comprises a plumbing component, a plate member through which the plumbing component is routed, and a fastener for securing the plumbing component. The plumbing component has an outer cross-sectional shape, and the plumbing component can have two portions, one portion being angled or curved from the other. Examples of plumbing components that can be used with the plumbing assembly of the invention are pipes, hoses, and tubes for conveying fluids, either liquid or gas. The plate member has a hole defined therethrough to receive the plumbing component. The hole is shaped to engage the outer cross-section of the plumbing component to prevent rotation of the plumbing component within the hole. The fastener prevents axial movement of the plumbing component within the hole.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a plug connection for pressure systems which consists of two coupling parts, namely a receptacle part (2) and a plug part (4). The plug part (4) can be inserted into a receptacle opening (8) of the receptacle part (2) with a plug shaft (6) such that it is circumferentially sealed and blocked from being separated by a locking device (12). The locking device (12) is realized in such a way that a partially plugged prelocking position (FIG. 1b) and an entirely plugged full locking position (FIG. 1a) are ensured. In the prelocking position, an incomplete seal is produced such that a signal, preferably an acoustically perceivable leakage noise, is generated if the plug connection is charged with pressure. A complete, pressure-tight seal is produced in the full locking position.

Abstract: A toilet room flush valve body is connected to a control stop body by means of a tail having a tapered outer surface. The larger end of the tail is connected to the control stop body and the smaller end of the tail is connectd to the flush valve body. The connection between the flush valve body and the tail is fixed, with the connection between the control stop body and the tail being adjustable. The connection between the control stop body and the tail includes a coupling nut threadedly connected to the stop body and having a flange which is inwardly directed toward the tail tapered outer surface. The stop body outlet has an end surface thereon which, with said control nut flange, define a chamber extending peripherally about the tail.

Abstract: A connection between a fluid line and a connecting element, in which at one end the line has an insertion part, and the connecting element is provided with an bore for accommodating the insertion part of the line, in which the line is provided with a locking shoulder, and in which the connecting element is designed to accommodate a locking element, which locking element when fitted covers the locking shoulder of the line, so that the insertion part of the line is locked in the bore of the connecting element, in which the bore, viewed in the insertion direction of the insertion part has a first part with a first diameter and connecting thereto a second part with a second diameter which is smaller than the first diameter.

Abstract: A device for the connection of a hydraulic apparatus to an external component, especially for the connection of a hang-held showerhead to a flexible water supply tube. The apparatus includes a tubular part (1) that includes a window (2). The connecting member (4) has means for its connection to the external component and has an outside diameter sized to be inserted in the tubular part (1). The connecting member (4) also includes a packing (9) for establishing a hydraulic seal between the tubular part (1) and the connecting member (4). The connecting member (4) has a recess that corresponds to the window (2) of the tubular part (1) and that at its opening has a dimension that is greater than the corresponding dimension of the window (2). Also included is an adjusting block (12) which fits in the window (2) and the recess (6) for locking the tubular part (1) of the apparatus and the connecting member (4).

Abstract: An oil-pipe for an auto-engine has a quick-connect coupling. The pipe has a cold-pressed end-shape, which includes a radial flange. A clip abuts the flange, and secures the coupling. The larger the area of the flange, the more secure the clip, and a recess formed into the wall of the pipe immediately behind the flange adds area to the flange without requiring that the flange have a large external diameter. The recess can be rolled in, or can be formed by cold-pressing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tube includes the steps of preparing a composition using ethylene vinyl acetate, extruding the composition to form a tube, and cooling the tube with the tube in a substantially straight configuration so that the tube is substantially set in a substantially straight configuration. Moreover, a system for creating a frozen surface on a medium includes a mechanism for exchanging thermal energy between a medium and a coolant, a mechanism for removing thermal energy from a coolant, and a mechanism for transporting a coolant between the mechanism for exchanging thermal energy between a medium and a coolant and the mechanism for removing thermal energy from a coolant.

Abstract: A quick connect-disconnect fluid coupling assembly having cylindrical outer and inner coupling members, one of which is connected to a conduit and the other to a fluid conveying system. The assembly is accomplished by inserting a U-shaped locking member having a bight and two parallel legs into the outer member, which has a peripheral groove receiving the bight so that the curved portion thereof does not extend beyond the periphery. Slots in this member receive the legs, which are then locked around grooves in the inner member and the ends of the legs do not extend beyond the periphery of the outer member. The outer portion of the bight is thinner than the inner portion to permit easy insertion into, and withdrawal from, the groove of the outer member. The system may also be utilized in an assembly of three or more components, wherein two or more locking members are used.

Abstract: A first quick-coupling part can be brought into interaction with a second quick-coupling part via an interaction portion. The quick-coupling parts are held together with locking members. The interaction portion is designed with a surface layer which brings about an essentially crack-free flexibility for the locking members in spite of high actuating forces. One or more underlying layer(s) has (have) greater hardness than the surface layer, and the combination of said layers gives the necessary resistance against high media pressure.

Abstract: An array of a plurality of module blocks with a common through-passageway with a combined fluid coupling and mechanical connector fitting received in the passageway between each pair of adjacent blocks. The fitting has a swivel body rotatably retained by a flexible retaining wire on a main body with two static-type O-rings. The main body has external straight threads on one end and a hex head protrusion adjacent the other end. A fluid conducting through-passageway in the main body has an enlarged cylindrical counterbore open at the hex end and with a circular internal groove therein. A tangentially intersecting wire-insertion radial opening leads from an external surface of the hex head into this groove. The swivel body has external straight male threads at one end, a cylindrical shank at the other end and a fluid conducting through-passageway communicating at one end with the main body passageway and having a hex socket in the other passageway end.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a fluid tight seal between a coupling body and an insert wherein the coupling body has a seal element disposed circumferentially about an inner wall for fluid tight engagement with an outer wall of an insert upon insertion of the insert into the coupling body.

Abstract: A joint for connecting ducts for fluid distribution systems under pressure or under vacuum. The joint element has, on its periphery, a collar (18) having a diameter that is greater than the external diameter of the joint body (15), and which forms a support surface (19), with its foremost frontal-radial face, against the head of the hollow bar, and with its opposite frontal-radial face, a shoulder (20), which interacts with one or more locking brackets (21) to be fixed to the hollow bar.

Abstract: A quick connect hose coupling assembly (10) for connecting a hose to an external device is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a female coupling assembly (12) having an inner female tubular member (16). A housing member (14) is mounted thereon. The female member (16) includes a body portion (17) and a stem (20) adapted to be inserted into the inner channel (37) of a hose (38). The stem (20) includes an axial bore (21) adapted to convey a fluid therethrough. The stem (20) further includes a plurality of circumferential barbs (22). The stem (20) can also include an additional barb having a rotation resisting structure provided thereon to resist relative rotational movement between the stem (20) and a hose (38) into which the stem (20) is disposed.

Abstract: A method for connecting a first end of a cylindrical pipe of given external diameter within a bore of a pipe element having a terminal portion with an internal diameter sufficient to receive the first end, includes outwardly deforming a part of a wall of the terminal portion of the pipe element so as to define an approximately linear open ended channel in a direction roughly tangential to the internal surface of the terminal portion. The first end of the pipe is then positioned within the terminal portion and a pin-like element is forced along the channel. This causes local inward deformation of the first end, thereby locking the first end and the pipe element together. Preferably, an additional part of the wall of the terminal portion is deformed outward to form an annular recess around the interior of the terminal portion for receiving a sealing element.

Abstract: In a toothed-rack power-assisted steering, which is provided for motor vehicles in particular, a pinion (2) seated in a steering housing (1) is in engagement with a toothed rack (6). A servo motor (8) is disposed as a power assist, whose piston rod (10) is drivingly connected with the toothed rack (6). The two work chambers (12, 13) of the servo motor (8) are connected with a control device (18) via work lines (12, 13), which are connected with a cylinder (11) of the servo motor (8) and with the control device (18) via two connecting elements (24, 25). Each work line (14, 15) has a collar (32). Each line is held on the connecting element (24, 25) by a fastening clasp (34) which projects over the collar (32). The fastening clasp (34) has an essentially rectangular and flat base (35). An elongated slit (36), open toward one side, is located in the base (35), through which the fastening clasp (34) can be pushed from the side over the line (14, 15) and the connecting element (24, 25).

Abstract: A quick coupling device comprising a female part (1) secured to the rigid endpiece (2) and in which a stepped bore is provided that presents a large diameter section (13) beyond an axial latch (15) that is movable between two positions, together with a banding ring (14) housed in removable manner inside the large diameter section (13) and fitted on its inside surface with at least one retaining projection (25) forming mechanism for axially linking the tube (7) to the banding ring (14) by biting into the outside surface of the tube, the axial latch (15) in one of its two positions opposing axial displacement of the banding ring (14) away from the rigid endpiece (2), and in its other position, releasing the banding ring.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupler has telescoping male and female members which engage along an axial dimension in response to an engaging force. The members are secured in their engaged position by a a pair of springs which mechanically couple to the respective members and limits their relative axial displacement. Upon release of the springs, the members readily disconnect by separating in response to a disengaging force. A method for use is also disclosed.

Abstract: Mechanical pipe connections are provided by this invention which include an interlocking system between two pipes to be connected within a tubular fitting member. The interlocking system includes male and female portions which mechanically mesh together to form binding contact between the pipes to reduce the individual rotation of the pipes relative to one another.

Abstract: A tube mounting assembly for connecting a suction line tube and a liquid line tube to a housing, such as a compressor or evaporator, primarily consists of a mounting block having a first passage extending inwardly from one side thereof and a second passage also extending inwardly from a second side of the mounting block for receiving the suction line and liquid line tubes, respectively. Each of the first and second passages has a pair of opposing slots positioned adjacent their respective edges for receiving an insert designed to secure the respective suction line and inlet line tubes with the passages. The insert has a first side which corresponds with the suction line tube and a second side which corresponds with the inlet line tube and a pair of winged tabs for insertion into the opposing slots located adjacent the edge of the mounting block in the passage. The winged tabs of the inserts are designed to be press fit in the slots.

Abstract: In a rapid connecting device for coupling a tube member with a connector such as a terminal connector on the end of a pipe, the tube member is of the type having an annular groove. The connecting device comprises a collar piece which is adapted to be mated with the tube member, around the latter, the collar piece having a locking means for engaging in the annular groove of the tube member so as to immobilise the collar piece with respect to the latter. The connector has a socket arranged to receive the end portion of the tube member and the collar piece, with a seal being interposed between the collar piece and the tube member. The collar piece has a further locking means for immobilising the connector with respect to the collar piece. The invention is especially applicable to the coupling of heat transfer fluid inlet and outlet tube connections of a heat exchanger, with external pipes.

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote control assembly (10) comprises a flexible conduit (14) with a flexible core element (12) passing therethrough. The flexible conduit (14) has a male coupler (22) attached to one end of the flexible conduit (14). The male coupler (22) comprises a leading chamfered surface (24) and a relief (26) for being locked into a first type of female housing (28) via a spring biased locking ring (32). The male coupler (22) also includes a truncated convex surface (29) which, along with the relief (26), allows the male coupler (22) to be locked into a second type of female housing (110) having removable bolt (116) passing therethrough. The long cylindrical body portion (118) of the bolt (116) positively abuts the relief (26) to lock the male coupler (22) in the female housing (110).