Patent ID: 11879580
Assignee: BLUE ORIGIN, LLC
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  B | IPC B  F

Claim 0:
1. A quick disconnect system for transmitting a fluid, comprising:
(a) a first connector comprising:
a first outer sleeve having a first end and a second end; and

(b) a second connector comprising:
(i) a second outer sleeve having an opening sized and shaped to receive the first end of the first outer sleeve;
(ii) a poppet positioned within the second outer sleeve, the poppet comprising a first end having a poppet head and recessed from the opening of the second outer sleeve, and a second end opposite the first end;
(iii) an inner sleeve positioned within the second outer sleeve and having:
a first end portion; and
a second end portion recessed from the opening of the second outer sleeve opposite the first end portion and having a seat; and

(iv) an abutment sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the inner sleeve;

wherein:
(a) the inner sleeve is moveable between a first position wherein the poppet head forms a fluid-tight seal with the seat of the inner sleeve, and a second position wherein the second end portion is open to permit fluid flow through the second end portion;
(b) the second end portion of the inner sleeve is pushed by the first connector away from the first position when the first connector is mated with the second connector; and
(c) the poppet head extends longitudinally toward the opening of the second outer sleeve beyond the abutment sleeve and beyond the inner sleeve prior to the first connector being mated with the second connector.