Patent ID: 6122777
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
An apparatus for coupling fluid flow lines to a mobile sink unit or appliance, the apparatus including a first part for mounting on the mobile sink unit or appliance and a second part for mounting on a wall, said first and second parts being separable by relative movement in a first direction that is substantially horizontal in use,said first part including:a plurality of first connector elements mounted on a first support member, each first connector element having a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to said first direction and substantially vertical in use, said first support member being mounted for reciprocating movement in the direction of said longitudinal axes,said second part including:a plurality of second connector elements mounted on a second support member, each second connector element having a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to said first direction and substantially vertical in use, each said second connector elements being connectable to one of the first connector elements to make a fluid flow connection by axial movement relative thereto,a drive member for engaging the first support member when said first connector elements are axially aligned with said second connector elements, andan operating handle that is drivingly connected to said drive member, said operating handle being operable to drive said drive member in the direction of said longitudinal axes, to connect or disconnect said first and second connector elements.