Patent ID: 6123340
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: F16J,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
In a modular flow device of the type having a first component and a second component wherein said first component has a first mating surface and said second component has a second mating surface and wherein each component mating surface has a respective axial flow passageway therethrough, a seal structure for joining and aligning said first mating surface and said second mating surface, the seal comprising:a protruding annular radiused edge about said axial passageway of said first mating surface;an annular groove about said axial passageway of said second mating surface, with said groove having an inner angled wall for engaging with said annular radiused edge when said mating surfaces are compressively joined whereby a leak proof seal is formed around said fluid passageways and said passageways are aligned with respect to each other; anda check valve disposed in one of said passageways.