Patent ID: 6196522
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
A geometric lockout coupler comprising:a probe being capable of reversibly moving between an open position and a closed position, the open position permitting fluid to pass through the probe, wherein a portion of the probe rotates with respect to a remainder of the probe to move the probe between the open and closed positions; anda complementarily shaped bung cup sized and configured to accept the probe;wherein the probe further comprises a geometric configuration comprising a plurality of indentations which cooperates with the complementarily shaped bung cup comprising a plurality of protrusions to permit complete insertion of the probe and to allow fluid to pass through the probe, wherein the indentations on the probe are necessary for achieving complete insertion of the probe into the bung cup; andwherein the probe further comprises a pair of locking pegs for receipt by channels of the bung cup to lock the probe into the bung cup, wherein the probe is configured such that the indentations align axially with the locking pegs.