Quick disconnect built-in dispenser

摘要

A dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a pump having a pump mechanism, an outlet, and an internal conduit for pumping a material through the conduit and out of the outlet. The pump also has a body portion. The system further includes a mounting mechanism having a base member sized to extend into and through an opening in a surface, the base member being configured to securely engage the surface. The body portion of the pump includes a first structure composed of a material susceptible to magnetic forces, and the mounting mechanism includes a second structure composed of a material susceptible to magnetic forces, the first and second structures adapted to act on each other through a magnetic force, such that the body portion of the pump is removably securable to the mounting mechanism through a magnetic connection. Methods of use are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A dispensing system comprising:
a pump having a pump mechanism, an outlet, and a first conduit for pumping a material through the first conduit and out of the outlet, the pump having a body portion; and a mounting mechanism comprising a base member sized to extend into and through an opening in a surface, the base member being configured to securely engage the surface, wherein the body portion of the pump includes a first coupler composed of a material susceptible to magnetic forces, and the mounting mechanism includes a second coupler composed of a material susceptible to magnetic forces, the first coupler and the second coupler adapted to act on each other through a magnetic force, such that the body portion of the pump is removably securable to the mounting mechanism through a magnetic connection, and wherein the second coupler is sized to fit within the opening in the surface and the first coupler is positionable adjacent the opening so as to act on the second coupler and establish the magnetic connection.