Patent ID: 6695356
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: F16B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A connector for securing conduits in end to end relationship, comprising:a pin connection member and a box connection member, said pin and box connection members being adapted for said pin connection member to be inserted into said box connection member; a split ring for securing said pin and box connection members together after insertion; said pin and box connection members having complementary recesses diametrically opposite one another for receiving said split ring when said pin connection member engages said box connection member; said split ring is biased to an unlocked position wherein said pin connection member may be inserted in said box connection member without said split ring engaging said complementary recess of said box connection member, said split ring being moveable to a locked position wherein said pin and box connection members are secured together; said box connection member having an aperture for accessing said split ring after insertion of said pin connection member into said box connection member; a locking means cooperating with said split ring for locking said split ring in said locked position; and, a preloading means to allow said complementary recesses of said pin and box to be axially moveable with respect to one another after said split ring is in said locked position and said pin and box connection members are secured together.