Patent ID: 6880859
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A coupling assembly for releasably interconnecting confronting ends of first and second fluid carrying conduit members wherein each has an annular flange fixedly attached to each of the confronting ends, said coupling assembly comprising: a sleeve for circumferentially surrounding the flanges; a pair of arcuate coupling halves pivotally joined at first adjacent ends for circumferentially surrounding said sleeve, each coupling half further having a web section, opposing transverse edges and a second end; at least one bonding wire externally mounted to one of said coupling halves, said bonding wire having free ends secured to the coupling half proximate said first adjacent ends, said bonding wire extending around both said transverse edges of said coupling half and said bonding wire spanning said web; at least a pair of engagement members, one engagement member of said pair of engagement members being mounted externally to each said second end of said coupling halves; means mounted on each coupling half for securing said engagement members to their respective coupling halves; and means incorporated on each coupling half for biasing a corresponding engagement member, wherein said coupling halves are rotated to circumferentially surround said sleeve, and said engagement members are placed to engage said means for securing thereby placing said coupling assembly in a locked position.