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 resin tube 9 inserted and fixed to one end of a female connector 10 and a corresponding pipe 11 connected by snap in to the other end of a female connector 10 are fixed by a first holding means 17 and a second holding means 18 of a holder member 16 respectively. Holding portion of either the resin tube 9 and the corresponding pipe 11 is located off the common axis L as securely held by the holder member 16. Either the resin tube 9 or the corresponding pipe 11 is turned about the female connector 10 so as to connect with either the first holding means 17 or the second holding means 18.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connector for joining fluid flow passegeways in a fluid handling system. The connector may be manually manipulated, without using any tools, to quickly and easily couple or decouple the mating connector components. Those components include a plug having a cylindrical plug wall and a radially extending flange, and a mating socket having a cylindrical socket wall and a pair of diametrically opposed retainers. The retainers each comprise an axially extending flexible lever spaced from the socket wall. The lever is joined to the socket wall at a base or proximal end and has a latch at its free or distal end. The lever is also joined to the socket wall by a fulcrum wall or living hinge positioned intermediate the ends of the lever. A split lock ring is disposed between the socket wall and each retainer and is movable from a position adjacent the base of each retainer to a position remote from the base of each retainer.

Abstract: A ramp-lock quick-connect fitting is adapted to be placed between conventional type fittings on pipes and tubes, such as quartz pipes and synthetic resin tubes used in chemical processing systems for semiconductor device fabrication. The quick-connect fitting includes a first coupling member having a pipe receiving section adapted to receive a conventional fitting on a pipe, and a ramp support section with a pair of spiral ramps formed therearound. The quick-connect fitting also includes a second coupling member that sealingly engages the first coupling member. An extension portion of the second coupling member is adapted to receive a conventional fitting on a tube. A locking collar is movably engaged with the second coupling member and has a pair of lock members disposed on an interior surface of the collar that slidably engage with the spiral ramps when the collar is rotated around the ramp support section of the first coupling member.

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: An easy to use, and reuse, separation connector is disclosed that comprises a first component having a plurality of leaf elements with protrusions, and a second component having a recess for receiving the leaf element protrusions. The protrusions of the leaf elements are secured within the recess by a tensioned band; the protrusions and recess are formed so as to provide an efficient and effective load and torque bearing surface that requires minimal tension on the tensioned band. In a preferred embodiment, the tensioned band is detensioned by a thermal device that melts the band. When the band is melted, springs or other devices urge the leaves away from the mating surface, thereby allowing for the separation of the connected items.

Abstract: A quick connector of the ball-lock type includes a socket member, a plug member and a slidable sleeve which are specifically designed to permit manufacture by deep drawing of a sheet metal. The socket member and the plug member are each shaped in the form of a stepped tube and the plug member is inserted into the socket member in a telescoping fashion to form an annular chamber therebetween. An O-ring and a backup ring are mounted within the annular chamber by inserting them into the bore of the socket member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coupling assembly having a male member (1) with a spigot (5) to be received in an opening (21) in a female member (2), and a radially deformable retaining element (3) which is arranged in a recess (22) in the female member (2) and is radially elastically deformable and adapted to be urged into the recess (22) during the coupling operation by a support element (12) disposed on the spigot (5). In the locked position, the spigot (5) is locked against being pulled out of the opening due to the cooperation between the support element (12) and the retaining element (3). To uncouple the coupling assembly, an unlocking element (15) is provided. The support element (15) is releasably connected with the spigot (5) in order to enable assembly of the unlocking element (15).

Abstract: A coupling assembly comprising a female connector body, a male member, a retainer and a dust barrier. The female connector body defines a bore extending axially inward into the connector body from an entrance. A radial face is defined in the bore axially inward of the entrance. The male member is received within said bore. The male member is formed at the end of a tube and includes a projection extending radially from the tube. The retainer has at least two locking beams extending between the radially extending projection and the radial face to retain the male member in the bore. The locking beams defines a slot between the locking beams. The dust barrier is slidably mounted on the tube. The dust barrier has at least one extension insertable within the slot so as to prevent inadvertent radially inward movement of the locking beams. Wherein upon sliding the dust barrier toward the female connector body, the dust barrier encloses the bore so as to prevent foreign material from entering the coupling assembly.

Abstract: A quick coupler for a first tube with a plug end and a second tube with a socket end, the first tube including a bead formed proximate the distal end of the tube and a circumferential groove between the bead and the distal end. A first O-ring is disposed in the groove, and a second O-ring is received about the first tube adjacent the forward end of the bead. The plug end of the tube is received within the socket of the second pipe and a collet and shell retain the pipes together. The collet includes a cylindrical sidewall with a series of resilient segmented fingers. Each of the fingers has a radially inward directed tab at its distal end. The collet is slid along the first tube until an annular endwall on the collet abuts the bead, with the fingers resiliently outwardly deflecting to surround the socket of the second tube and retain the first tube to the second tube. The shell is then slid over the collet and provides an inward force on the collet to draw the tubes together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick-coupling device for coupling a tube to a rigid element (50) having a bore, the device comprising a tubular insert (1) having means (7) enabling it to be anchored in the bore of the rigid element (50), declutchable tube retaining means (11), and a slide (13) mounted to move in translation in the tubular insert (1) to declutch the retaining means (11) when it is pushed into the tubular insert (1). The declutching slide (13) possesses a rear portion which projects outside the tubular insert (1) and which presents a shoulder surface (23) situated facing an end surface (24) of the tubular insert (1) and co-operating with said end surface to define a groove in which a removable intermediate ring (25) is received to oppose pushing in of the declutching slide (13).

Abstract: A drainage system for emptying a holding tank of a vehicle includes upright telescopic members for attachment to the vehicle outlet. Ninety degree elbows are joined in a swiveled manner and are carried by the upright tubular members and are in communication with inclined telescopic tubular members terminating in communication with the inlet of a sanitary waste system. Couplings of the present system include bayonet inlets having multiple O-rings in place thereon for sealing engagement with a bayonet outlet. The upright telescopic tubular members permit positioning of the inclined tubular members at an incline to ensure optimal drainage. Additionally the upright tubular members permit the inclined tubular members to be swung about an upright axis to facilitate attachment to a sanitary system inlet. A modified form of the system includes an elbow equipped with a bayonet inlet with multiple O-rings for coupling with the vehicle horizontal outlet.

Abstract: A machine and method for cleaning an automotive automatic transmission by effecting the discharge of old used fluid from the transmission and the simultaneous replacement of this old fluid with new fluid on an exchange basis. The machine includes a set of primary hoses, a set of intermediate hoses, and a set of plural pairs of complementary adapter fittings which in combination adapt the machine for convenient service of a wide variety of automobiles and their transmissions. The primary hoses, intermediate hoses, and adapters are configured to fit together in a wide variety of different ways. This variability or flexibility of connection for the machine allows a very limited number of primary hoses, intermediate hoses, and adapters to interface the machine flexibly with a wide variety of different transmissions, and the different vehicles in which these transmissions are installed; all in accord with possibly differing preferences of particular service technicians who use the machine.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling for pressure application systems, including two coupling components such as a housing component and a connector component. The connector component is sealed insertable into a locating opening of the housing component, and is arrestable against loosening by a locking device. The locking device has an elastically deformable holding element, which is located on the side of one coupling component in such a way that, in the inserted state, it engages behind an arresting step of the other coupling component, locking with positive fit, for arresting said connector component. The holding element is designed ring-shaped and comprises several individual annular segments and one concentric spring lock washer component which presses the annular segments with radially operating spring resistance that each annular segment can move radially against or through the spring resistance of said spring lock washer component during the plugging-in.

Abstract: A locking cam-type coupling for rapidly coupling two pipe sections together. A spring-biased lock pin is provided for each cam lever arm that has a positive locking action when the cam lever arm is moved to the closed position. Each cam lever arm is grooved to allow the spring-biased lock pin to contact the cam lever arm and control its position. The lock pin has two different diameters, one for locking the fitting to the complementary part of the pipe coupling to couple the pipe sections together, and a second, open position so the pipe sections can be released and decoupled.

Abstract: In the first embodiment, a coupling assembly is provided wherein the inner peripheral diameter of an annular spring is sized to be threadably received over the threads of a coupler and is held in a recess formed by the ends of threads and the edge of a shoulder. This structure minimizes the diameter of the annular spring and lock ring to minimize both the size and weight of coupling assembly. Additionally, it provides a quick connect, quick disconnect coupling and has a peripheral stripe to provide a visual indication of its connected or disconnected status. In the second embodiment, a wavy spring is split which allows its diameter to be temporarily enlarged so that it can be received over the threads of the coupler and then spring back to its original smaller diameter so that it is held in a recess formed by the ends of the threads and a coupler flange. This structure also minimizes the diameter of the annular spring and lock ring to minimize both the size and weight of coupling assembly.

Abstract: A connector plug housing for an electrical connector assembly includes a plug body having a male end, a tubular shroud having a female end adapted to be received on the male end of the plug body, first and second complementary threads respectively formed on the male end of the plug body and the female end of the tubular shroud for providing a threaded connection therebetween by screwing the female end of the tubular shroud relative to and on the male end of the plug body, and a releasable self-locking clip arrangement provided on the plug body and tubular shroud in an interfacing relationship with the first and second threads thereon.

Abstract: A clip for use in combination with a fitting of a variety adapted for a releasable connection with the distal end of a length of tubing as including a body member, and an annular collet member received within a gland of the body member for slidable axial movement intermediate a rearward position accommodating the radial outward expansion of the collet member for the insertion and removal of the tubing end therethrough and a forward position effecting the radially inward contraction of the collet member about the outer tubing diameter delimiting the removal of the tubing distal end from the fitting. The clip includes a retaining portion configured to be received coaxially on the collet member intermediate an external forward end thereof and an opposing end of the fitting body member, and a shroud portion configured to extend over the forward end of the collet member for delimiting force-transmitting contact therewith tending to move the collet member from its forward to rearward position.

Abstract: A tube coupling is provided with a coupling body having a throughway opened at one end to receive an end portion of a tube. The coupling body has an internal cam surface tapering towards its open end in which a collet is located for locking the tube in the coupling body by engagement with the tapered cam surface, and also has stop means to limit entry of the collet into the throughway. The coupling body includes a main body, the main body including the throughway to receive the end portion of the tube and including the stop means to limit insertion of the collet. The coupling body also includes a cap in screw-threaded engagement with the main body, the cap including the open end to the throughway and the tapered cam surface. First indexing means on the cap and second indexing means on the main body are moveable relative to one another and engage one another in first and second positions to provide resistance to movement through the first and second positions.

Abstract: A first coupling member has a peripheral facing surface with a pair of annular slots, each of a different length and width. A second coupling member has a lock ring longitudinally slidable thereon with a facing surface having a pair of annular raised locking tabs sized to correspond to the respective annular slots. A resilient annular spring mounted within the lock ring urges it toward the first coupling member so that the locking tabs engage their respective slots when the coupling is tightened to a predetermined extent during rotation in the locking direction to releasably and positively lock the coupling. An indicator stripe on the peripheral edge of the first coupling member is exposed before the locking tabs and slots are engaged. Alignment between the respective locking tabs and slots allows longitudinal movement of the lock ring so that it covers the indicator stripe.

Abstract: A blocking arrangement serves for securing prevention of a spear (1) being unscrewed from a corresponding neck ring (3) in a container for a liquid, for example, beer, being under pressure by a drive gas in the container. The blocking arrangement consists of a split spring ring (8) which is placed in a groove (5) constructed in the corresponding neck ring (3). This groove is so deep that the spring ring is allowed to be squeezed radially into the groove. The expansion for the spring ring radially outwardly is limited, however, by in inwardly turning cylinder face (22) on the spear (1). Furthermore, the spear has an upwardly turning blocking face (12) which adjoins the cylinder face (22). When dismounting of the spear is attempted, its blocking face (12) adjoins the spring ring (8) which is retained axially by the downwardly turning upper side (16) of the groove.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, particularly with an integrated oil heat exchanger, has screw-in connectors. Each connector is secured to the exchanger using a retaining ring, which has finger forming projections. The heat exchanger has an annular collar with circumferentially spaced teeth on its inner circle. The fingers engage the teeth. The fingers and the teeth are arranged to prevent the connector from being unintentionally unscrewed or loosened by virtue of the connector being secured by the retaining ring.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a cam arm of a coupling member in a locked position to prevent inadvertent rotation of the cam arm. The locking mechanism includes a locking member that is pivotally connected to the cam arm and is adapted to selectively interface with a portion of a coupling member. The locking mechanism is easy to clean and maintain and allows for the unlocking of a cam arm in one continuous motion.

Abstract: An adapter of the present invention useful for attaching a fluid handling device to a catheter includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end and an open passageway therethrough. The passageway includes a seat to receive the catheter and a cavity distal to the catheter seat. There is a gasket disposed in the cavity to form a substantially fluid tight seal about the catheter when the catheter is positioned on the catheter seat. The adapter further includes a retainer, disposed on the distal end of the body over the gasket with an opening therethrough that is substantially aligned with the passageway. The opening is sufficient to allow the catheter to pass through into the passageway to engage the gasket and the catheter seat. The retainer has a plurality of flexible projections into the opening that are sized and shaped to engage the catheter and be proximally deflected by the placement of the catheter on the catheter seat.

Abstract: A coupling unit for connecting together serially adjacent pipe sections with coupling members selectively coupled together by placing a latch in a latching position and selectively uncoupled by moving the latch to an unlatched position is improved by incorporating a locking lever movable into a locking location to juxtapose generally complementary locking surfaces to lock the latch in the latching position and movable into an unlocking location wherein the generally complementary locking surfaces are out of juxtaposition for release of the latch for movement to the unlatched position.

Abstract: Container filler apparatus having a bowl for receiving liquid and for dispensing the liquid into a multiple of containers, a plurality of liquid-outlet lower openings and collars depending from the bowl, a plurality of liquid-outlet control valve mechanisms cooperatively interfitted within respective ones of the collars, a distortable retainer spring between each valve mechanism and its respective collar for retaining the valve in its collar, and safety clips exterior of said bowl engaged between the valves and their respective collars whereby each said valve mechanism can be removed from the bowl solely at the exterior of the bowl by removing the safety clip and pulling the valve down a sufficient amount to release the retainer spring. The retainer spring is an annular canted coil spring. An annular seal is between each valve mechanism and its respective collar, adjacent to but spaced from the canted coil spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to connector assemblies (10, 110, 210) including a secondary latching mechanism (48, 148, 220) which engages a second annular projections (26, 126, 226) provided on a tubular conduit (12, 112, 212). The latching mechanisms (48, 148, 220) extend outside of the female housing (14, 114, 214) which receives the conduit thus allowing for an inspection of the assembly to insure that a complete connection has been accomplished.

Abstract: A pipe coupling (20) for applications including, but not limited to, connecting a conduit to a cooperating fitting (28) on an aircraft. Particularly a pipe coupling (20) incorporating slot fill dowels (36). The dowels (36) provide obstruction to inadvertent separation of the coupling (20) from the cooperating flange (28) while all fastening devices are engaged. The coupling (20) additionally may include an elbow (26) allowing various radial conduit positions.

Abstract: A jar ticket includes a ticket body having first, second and third panels wherein the third panel is folded onto the second panel and the second panel is then folded onto the first panel to constitute a folded section of the ticket body. A wrapper body is then folded around the ticket body folded section. The wrapper body includes first, second and third panels. The second panel of the wrapper body is brought adjacent a first side of the folded section of the ticket body and the first and third panels of the wrapper body are folded over a second side of the folded section of the ticket body. A first layer of adhesive is disposed between the first and third panels of the wrapper body and a plurality of spaced perforations extend through the first and third panels of the wrapper body. Such a jar ticket has enhanced security. A jar ticket manufacturing machine for such a jar ticket is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hose coupling which includes a coupling body having two side openings and two pair of lugs at two opposite sides of each side opening, two locking levers pivotably coupled to the lugs at two opposite sides of the coupling body by a respective pivot and turned between a locking position to lock a plug/male connecting element in the coupling body and an unlocking position to release the plug/male connecting element, two retainer plates respectively coupled to the pivots and disposed outside the side openings of the coupling body and adapted to stop the locking levers in the locking position, and two spring and pin sets respectively mounted in stepped holes on the locking levers and adapted to engage with retainer plates in stopping the locking levers in the locking position, each spring and pin set having a knob for release control.

Abstract: A threaded coupling assembly is provided for interconnecting the ends of first and second fluid-carrying conduit members in fixed releasably locking relationship. First and second coupling members are circumferentially engageable with the ends of the conduit members to hold them in fluid communication. The coupling members are rotatable in a locking direction and in an opposite unlocking direction. The first coupling member has a peripheral facing surface with a pair of annular slots, each of a different length and width. The second coupling member has a lock ring longitudinally slidable thereon with a facing surface having a pair of annular raised locking tabs. Each locking tab is of a predetermined height but of a different length and width which corresponds to the respective length and width of the annular slots.

Abstract: A coupling for coupling hoses comprising a pair of coupling main bodies that are structurally identical and undiscriminable for male and female. Each of said coupling main bodies is provided at the front end surface with a sealing surface for mutual abutment and at the front end with a plurality of engaging projections and engaging recesses, each of said engaging recesses being arranged between any two adjacent engaging projections, so that the engaging projections and the engaging recesses of the two coupling main bodies can be complementarily engaged with the corresponding engaging projections and engaging recesses of the other coupling main bodies. The engaging projections are provided with respective hooked anchor sections that are peripherally engaged to restrict axial movement and consequently couple the pair of coupling main bodies.

Abstract: A pair of quick disconnect female fittings each have a first end adapted to be connected to a first pipe, and a second end adapted to engage a quick disconnect male fitting attached to a second pipe. Each of the quick disconnect female fittings includes a sleeve adapted to cause the quick disconnect male fitting to disconnect from the quick disconnect female fitting when the sleeve is urged toward the first end. A pair of elongated members are disposed generally parallel to the quick disconnect female fittings. A plate is configured to slide along the elongated members. The plate is configured such that when urged toward the first ends of the quick disconnect female fittings along the elongated members, the plate will urge the sleeves toward the first ends. A first spring is disposed on each of the elongated members and is configured to urge the plate toward the first ends of the quick disconnect female fittings. Each of the elongated members includes a recess therein.

Abstract: A self-locking quick-disconnect coupling device includes a female coupler including a stop formed thereon and an opening defined therethrough. A male adaptor through which a recess is defined is insertable into the female coupler. A cam handle includes a handle portion and a cam portion rotatably mounted on the coupler between a releasing and an engaging position so that the cam portion is moved through the hole into the recess. A hooking element is pivotably linked to the handle portion. The hooking element includes a barb projecting therefrom and including an inclined surface. A locking control element including first and second distal ends is pivotably linked to the handle portion. The inclined surface will slide on the stop when the cam portion is pivoted from the releasing position to the engaging position thus allowing the barb to snap into engagement with the stop when the cam handle is in the engaging position.

Abstract: A fluid fitting coupling system which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The designs are especially configured for molding so that each might utilize the material properties available and yet be economically manufactured. Further, user features including both visual and potentially audible indications of full assembly are incorporated into the designs and automatically achieved. Shut-off valve designs are shown which are automatically delayed in opening until some axial retention occurs to minimize any blow-off or other undesirable operational events. Swivel features may be incorporated when the application requires.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for connecting at least one plastic pipeline to a mating opening in a unit part. The connecting mechanism has a housing with a plug-in section selectively connectable to a mating opening on the unit part. The housing has a receiver opening for plugging in a pipeline, and a retainer is arranged in the receiver opening to lock onto a pipeline plugged therein. The plug-in section of the housing has at least one radially elastic arm having a locking catch to clamp behind a surface of the unit part, thereby interconnecting the housing with the unit part. When a pipeline is inserted into the receiver opening of the housing, the pipeline coacts with the locking arm or arms to exclude a radial detaching movement of the locking arm, that otherwise would disengage the locking catches from the unit part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to connector assemblies (10, 110, 210) including a secondary latching mechanism (48, 148, 220) which engages a second annular projections (26, 126, 226) provided on a tubular conduit (12, 112, 212). The latching mechanisms (48, 148, 220) extend outside of the female housing (14, 114, 214) which receives the conduit thus allowing for an inspection of the assembly to insure that a complete connection has been accomplished.

Abstract: A swivel coupler for releasably and fluid tightly connecting two parts together so that fluid can pass between the two parts and the two parts can rotate relative to one another, comprises a body having an outer surface which, at least in part, is right cylindrical and a collar mounted on the right cylindrical outer body surface for rotation relative thereto. The collar projects beyond one end of the body for connection to one of the two parts and the body is connectable to the other of the two parts. Rotary sealing elements are provided between the collar and the right cylindrical outer body surface. There is a first ball or roller bearing race in the right cylindrical outer body surface and at least one radially extending bearing assembly aperture in the collar for inserting ball or roller bearings into said race when the race and aperture are radially aligned.

Abstract: A pipe joint comprises a pipe having a spigot formed with an annular projection on an outer periphery of an end portion of the pipe, a member having a socket including a tubular portion for receiving the spigot therein and formed with an aperture in a peripheral wall of the tubular portion, the socket being internally formed with a bearing portion for receiving and bearing on the annular projection when the spigot is inserted into the socket, a resilient stopper mountable on the tubular portion of the socket and having a fitting portion fittable in the aperture, and a tubular stopper holder capable of covering the stopper. The stopper holder is so fixed as to cover the stopper by a recess formed in an outer surface of the stopper and an inward protrusion formed on the stopper holder and fittable in the recess.

Abstract: The disclosed bifurcated (fork-like) device is for use in a tube coupler to hold male and female members in sealing contact with one another. Each rail of the device has a laterally-outwardly-extending "hook-like" projection. When used in a coupler, such projections engage retention shoulders to retain the device on the coupler. Guide members help urge the projections toward such shoulders. A related tube coupler has a locking mechanism which is biased toward and automatically engages the device when such device is pushed into the de-coupling position. The coupler also has a trip surface which urges the mechanism to its unlatch position when the male member and the female member are moved to sealing contact with one another. Unlatching the mechanism permits the device to return to its coupling position.

Abstract: A quick connector for fast connection of fluid carrying assemblies such as a mating tube and a fluid unit includes a connector body that houses the connector components and accepts a redundant clip, which is adapted to engage an upset bead of the male tube. The redundant clip is generally L-shaped and includes a retaining head that is inserted into the connector body and is adapted to engage the upset bead. A body portion, which extends along the side of the connector body and in the preferred embodiment is contoured to mate with the connector body, extends between the retaining head and a base member. The base includes a camming edge for facilitating the insertion of the retainer head into the connector body.

Abstract: A quick connector coupling includes a hollow female connector body having a plurality of slots formed therethrough to define a plurality of radial ledges. A male member received in the connector body has an enlarged annular upset. A retainer disposed in the connector body includes locking beams extending between the upset and the radial ledges to secure the male member in the connector body. A latch is hinged about two posts formed on the exterior of the connector body. The latch includes a main body portion extending between a front edge and a rear edge. Legs depending from sides of the latch adjacent the rear edge are mounted over the posts. A latching beam depending from the front edge of the latch enters one of the slots formed in the connector body and is positioned between a radial ledge and the upset to further secure the male member in the connector body.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel, water and oxygen lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes laterally spaced locking tines which engage a mating channel for locking the coupling in secured relationship. The coupling assembly can be manipulated with one hand and has viewing ports to ensure that all parts are in place. A pivotal locking member is provided to supply additional redundancy. The locking member has at least one fin which is received between the locking tines and snaps into locking position when the coupling is securely fastened. If the coupling is not securely fastened, the fin will not fit between the tines, thereby preventing the locking member from snapping into locked position. Thus, the mechanic will know that the coupling is not securely fastened and will take steps to remedy the problem.

Abstract: A releasable plug-in connector having a tubular plug-in part with a peripheral retaining rib, a housing having a cylindrical receiving space having a central axis for receiving the plug-in part and at least one opening in a side wall of the housing communicating with said receiving space and a separate retaining ring of a hard, resilient plastic material and having radially inwardly directed, elastically sprung retaining edges for engaging behind the retaining rib of the plug-in part after the plug-in part has been inserted into the receiving space of the housing to lock the plug-in part in the housing. The retaining ring is insertable through the opening in the housing and into the receiving space so that the ring is retained against axial movement by the housing while the retaining edges are concentric with the axis of the receiving space, the retaining edges being able to be pushed apart in a radial, direction to release the plug-in part by pressing in on the ring through the opening.

Abstract: The clamping and locking device (18) of the clamp includes a screw (22) arranged in a direction which is transverse with respect to the articulated elements of the clamp and engaged through two blocks (19, 19') bearing on two articulated elements of the clamp, which include two guide journals (20a, 20b) each engaged and held in an opening of a bar (26a, 26b). The openings (27a, 27b; 28a, 28b) include a pair (27a, 27b) of circular openings and a pair (28a, 28b) of oblong openings. Nuts (25, 25') allow the clamp to be clamped and locked. The clamp further includes a blocking device (31) consisting of a support (33) including a strut (34) traversed by an opening and including parts (35a, 35b) for engagement on the bars (26a, 26b), a lock nut (37) rotationally mounted in the opening of the support (33), an arrangement (41) for blocking the lock nut (37) in rotation and in axial translation, and at least one blocking finger (44a, 44b) pivotably mounted on the support (33).

Abstract: A tube coupling locking assembly for preventing undesired loosening of a make-up coupling includes a cooperating pair of rigid lock members that encircle about a coupling nut with one of the lock members having an end connected to a second cooperating coupling nut or the body of an associated fluid device. The cooperating lock members are arranged to prevent relative rotation between the encircled coupling nut and the cooperating coupling nut or associated fluid device.

Abstract: A quick connect coupling for connecting two fluid conduits has a coupling ring form-lockingly connected to a sleeve which embraces the first fluid conduit between two corrugations and is provided with elastically flexible retaining arms. The arms can grip a radial securing surface of the second fluid conduit upon axial engagement of the fluid conduits to form an axial connection therebetween. A sealing ring is arranged in an annular space delimited by the mutually engaged fluid conduits, an inner shoulder of the second conduit and the front corrugation. The second conduit has a conical flank which widens radially towards its free end.

Abstract: A bar code disabling system for disabling a bar code to prevent reading of the bar code. The purpose of disabling the bar code is so that the bar code cannot be used to direct containers to the wrong locations when the bar codes are utilized for optical scanning and sorting.

Abstract: A quick connector for fast connection of fluid carrying assemblies such as a mating tube and a fluid unit. The connector includes a connector body which houses the connector components and accepts a redundant clip which is adapted to engage an upset bead of the male tube. The redundant clip is generally L-shaped and includes a retaining head which is inserted into the connector body and is adapted to engage the upset bead, a body portion which extends along the side of the connector body and in the preferred embodiment is contoured to mate with the connector body and a base member which includes a camming edge for facilitating the insertion of the retainer head into the connector body.

Abstract: A quick action coupling is provided of male and female coupling parts in which spherical camming members are loosely retained in a multiplicity of circumferentially disposed openings extended radially through the wall portion of the female coupling member. An axially movable collar surrounding the cylindrical wall portion of the female coupling member has an internally disposed camming surface portion which is configured to cam the spherical members radially inwardly upon movement of the collar in the direction of the open end of the coupling member. The male coupling member is provided with an annular end portion interfacing with a compressible sealing ring in the female coupling portion and further has an upwardly open groove disposed in alignment with the spherical members when the end surface portion is in interfacing relationship with the sealing ring.