Patent ID: 6202692
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for coupling hydraulic lines, comprising:a coupling muff having a connector socket removably coupled with a first hydraulic connector, said first hydraulic connector having a first connector valve, said coupling muff having a first muff valve and hand actuating means, said muff valve and said first connector valve of said first hydraulic connector being transferable into an open position or closed position by the hand actuating means, with the first hydraulic connector inserted in the connector socket;a second hydraulic connector connected to an end of the coupling muff remote from the connector socket, said coupling muff and said second hydraulic connector form a unit; andfixing mechanism for fixing said unit to a second coupling muff via said second hydraulic connector, said fixing mechanism including a thread arranged on the second hydraulic connector and a nut adjustable thereon, said nut including a sleeve portion being tensionable against a part of the second coupling muff.