Valve guide with integral assembly support
AssigneeEaton Intelligent Power Limited
InventorsJason C. Gauss, Gary M. Jenski, JR.
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Abstract
A valve guide for a coupling including a circular, longitudinally extending portion, including a substantially circular channel extending therethrough; a ring portion; a plurality of ports radially disposed around a centerline of the valve guide; and one of more collar supports disposed radially about the circular, longitudinally extending portion. The valve guide comprises a unitary one-piece component. A male portion for a coupling that includes a valve guide with integral assembly support and a method for assembling a coupling assembly are also disclosed.
Claims16
A valve guide for a coupling, comprising:
- a circular, longitudinally extending portion, including a substantially circular channel extending therethrough;
- a ring portion;
- a plurality of ports radially disposed around a centerline of the valve guide;
- and
- one of more collar supports disposed radially about the circular, longitudinally extending portion;
- wherein the valve guide comprises a unitary one-piece component.
A male portion for a coupling, comprising:
- a valve guide including a circular, longitudinally extending portion, with a substantially circular channel extending therethrough, a ring portion, a plurality of ports radially disposed around a centerline of the valve guide, and one of more collar supports disposed radially about the circular, longitudinally extending portion;
- a valve;
- a collar;
- and
- a housing;
- wherein the valve guide comprises a unitary one-piece component, and the one or more supports are configured to support a portion of the collar.
A method for assembling a coupling assembly, comprising:
- providing a one-piece, unitary valve guide for a coupling assembly including a circular, longitudinally extending portion;
- a plurality of ports;
- and one or more collar support pads;
- disposing the valve guide within a portion of a coupling assembly;
- wherein the valve guide provides support for a valve retention collar during assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.