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

Claim 19:
20. 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;

(iv) a biasing element positioned in contact with the inner sleeve; and
(v) 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 biasing element biases the inner sleeve toward the first position;
(c) 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
(d) the biasing element is positioned longitudinally between a spring abutment portion of the inner sleeve and a flange of the abutment sleeve.