Coupler assembly that compensates for misalignment
AssigneeA.R.I. Fluid Control Accessories Ltd.
InventorsYoel Bahahlul, Amir Davidesko
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Abstract
A coupler assembly includes a fluid fitting formed with a first bore at one end thereof and a second bore at an opposite end thereof, both of the bores being formed with female threads. A fluid adaptor includes a neck portion ending in a terminal portion larger in diameter than the neck portion. A fitting ring secures the fluid adaptor to the fitting. The fitting ring includes a split ring that fits over the terminal portion. The fitting ring is formed with a male thread, which mates with the female thread of the second bore of the fitting. The fitting ring has a first inner portion with a flat annular shape and a second inner portion with a curved annular shape.
Claims10
A coupler assembly comprising:
- a fluid fitting formed with a first bore at one end thereof and a second bore at an opposite end thereof, both of said bores being formed with female threads;
- a fluid adaptor comprising a neck portion ending in a terminal portion larger in diameter than said neck portion;
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- a fitting ring configured to secure said fluid adaptor to said fitting, said fitting ring comprising a split ring that fits over said terminal portion, wherein said fitting ring is formed with a male thread, which mates with the female thread of said second bore of said fitting, and wherein said fitting ring has a first inner portion with a flat annular shape and a second inner portion with a curved annular shape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.