Push-fit valve with integrated mounting assembly
AssigneeQuick Fitting, Inc.
InventorDavid B. Crompton
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Abstract
The present invention provides an integrated valve, push connection and push release components, and a valve mounting assembly for use on fluid, air or gas applications. The invention allows for the installation of the valve by sliding the valve over the supply tube/piping or pushing the tube/piping into the valve. Once connected, an o-ring seals the connection, a packing gland applies energy to the o-ring seal maintaining constant, even pressure across the seal, and a grip ring applies opposing energy to prevent the disconnection of the assembly. The quick connection assembly is retained by a retaining cap, which applies constant, positive force on the sealing surface.
Claims2
A push-fit valve with integrated mounting assembly, comprising:
- a fastening assembly, comprising:
- an o-ring member;
- a packing gland;
- a grip ring;
- and an end retaining cap member, the o-ring member, packing gland member, grip ring, and end retaining cap member adapted to fit snugly over a fluid supply pipe or tube member;
- a valve body member adapted to receive the fastening assembly;
- and
- a dismounting plate adapted to be mounted to a structural surface and further adapted to receive the valve body member such that, when a force is exerted on the valve body member and a counter force is exerted on the dismounting plate, the grip ring is released from its snug fit on the fluid supply pipe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.