Patent ID: 6308995
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: F16J,Y10S

Abstract:
A quick release coupling device for hollow bodies subjected to a pressure, the device comprising an annular groove (4) formed on an inner side of a hollow body (1), a projection (6) formed on another hollow body (2), and at least one force transmitting member (5) which engages both the groove and the projection,wherein a shoulder (23, 25) is formed in the groove (4) or on the force transmitting member (5) in order to secure the force transmitting member, andwherein the device further comprises a retaining member secured on the hollow body, a cam plate adjustably arranged on the retaining member, and two levers pivotally arranged on the retaining member and connected with the force transmitting member engaging the same in order to compress or expand the force transmitting member and to lock it in a respective end position, and an arrangement of channels for a pressurized medium for displacing the force transmitting member in an operational position.