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High flow, low mobile weight quick disconnect systemA fluid coupling device and coupling system that may start and stop the flow of a fluid is disclosed. In some embodiments, first and second couplings are provided having an actuator coupled with each of the couplings. The couplings and actuators may be detachable to provide quick disconnect features and, in some embodiments, provide unitary actuation for the actuators of the coupling device to facilitate connection in mobile applications. Actuation may occur as the two couplings and actuators are engaged and disengaged and may occur by rotational actuation of the actuators. Rotational actuation can be provided to ensure flow through the coupling device, which in some embodiments may further provide an offset venturi feature. Upon disengagement, a compression element such as a compression spring can be provided to return the actuators to a closed position. Some embodiments further provide a seal external to the actuators and provided at incipient engagement of the couplings.
Document ID
20100015667
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Smith, Ronn G.
Nagy, Jr., Zoltan Frank
Moszczienski, Joseph Roch
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 16, 2010
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-Patent-7,677,261
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-10/283,694
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-7,677,261
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-10/283,694
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