Patent ID: 6053539
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A swivel fitting for connecting a pipe to a removable hose fitting comprising:an adapter sleeve comprising first and second ends, the first end including a first bearing support surface;a swivel sleeve comprising a first end including a fill adapter for attachment to the hose fitting, a second bearing support surface, and a second end opposite the first end, whereby the first end of the adapter sleeve and the second end of the swivel sleeve are sleeved to one another;a gasket for sealing the adapter sleeve and swivel sleeve to one another;a bearing between the first and second bearing support surfaces to permit the swivel sleeve and the adapter sleeve to rotate with respect to one another;a snap ring to hold the adapter sleeve and swivel sleeve engaged with one another; anda spring biasing the bearing between the first and second bearing support surfaces.