Patent ID: 9052047
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A quick connect coupler for use with a glass container molding machine for coupling a mold member to a mold moving member, the quick connect coupler comprising: a first coupler member configured for being coupled to one of the mold member and the mold moving member, and a second coupler member configured for being coupled to the other of the mold member and mold moving member, the first coupler member including: a first coupler body, at least one grip member movable relative to the first coupler body between a second coupler member engaging position and a second member release position, a non-threaded grip engaging member movable between a grip engaging position wherein the grip engaging member holds the grip member in the second coupler member engaging position; and upon an exertion of an axially directed force in a direction away from the second coupling member, a grip releasing position wherein the grip engaging member permits the grip member to move to the second coupler member release position, a biasing member engagable with the non-threaded grip engaging member and the one of the mold member and the mold moving member to which the first coupler member is coupled for biasing the first coupling member into the grip engaging position, and wherein the second coupler member is selectively engageable with the first coupler member, the second coupler member including a grip receiving portion for receiving the grip member when the grip member is in the second member engaging position.