Patent ID: 6641175
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A quick-connect fitting, comprising:a first coupling member having a proximal end and a distal end, the first coupling member including: a pipe receiving section that defines a threaded cavity portion for receiving an externally threaded fitting on a pipe, said threaded cavity portion having disposed therein a tube member that is adapted to extend into a pipe; and a ramp support section with at least one spiral ramp formed therearound; a second coupling member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the second coupling member adapted to sealingly engage the distal end of the first coupling member; and a locking collar movably engaged with the second coupling member and having at least one lock member disposed on an interior surface of the collar that will slidably engage with the at least one spiral ramp when the collar is rotated around the ramp support section of the first coupling member.