Patent ID: 7472930
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A quick connection for removably joining two pipes through which a fluid flows, said connection comprising a male element and a female element adapted to fit axially in each other, a body of said female element being equipped with a lock mounted to slide in said body and having at least one opening into which said male element is received, said lock being in two parts and including a first part on which may be exerted, from outside said body, a force of displacement, and a second part movable with respect to said first part, at least one ball element mounted within at least one orifice through a wall of said second part, said at least one ball element cooperates with a groove disposed on said male element to retain said male and female elements in fitted configuration, and a safety portion of said second part being adapted to block said first part against said force of displacement without preventing a displacement of said at least one ball element with respect to said first part.