Patent ID: 6267418
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A coupling, comprising:a nut member including a first axial end, a second axial end, a housing extending between said first and second axial ends, and a center prong extending within said housing from said first axial end toward said second axial end, said housing comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, at least two openings in said housing positioned intermediate said first and second axial ends, said openings extending from said inner surface to said outer surface, anda mating member including a nut engaging end configured for insertion within said nut member, at least two retaining tabs extending radially outward from said mating member and configured for locking engagement with a respective said housing opening, said housing opening includes a stop surface and a side surface, said stop surface configured to slidingly engage said retaining tab while said mating member is rotated to align said retaining tab with said housing opening, said side surface configured to prevent said mating member from rotating past said housing opening while said mating member retaining tab is in contact with said stop surface.