发明名称 |
CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING HOSE COUPLER TO DRAIN KNOB |
摘要 |
A connector is provided for connecting a hose coupler to a drain knob. The connector includes a base plate, an appendage, and a lateral projection. The base plate includes an opening configured to allow engagement of the hose coupler to the base plate at a first side thereof. The appendage extends axially from a second side of the base plate and is disposed about the opening. The appendage has a substantially oblong profile in a first plane disposed parallel to the base plate. Further, the appendage has a convex face configured to abut a concave portion of a sidewall of the drain knob. The lateral projection extends radially inward from the appendage. The lateral projection is configured to abut an end face of the drain knob. |
申请公布号 |
US2015115184(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.04.30 |
申请号 |
US201314062388 |
申请日期 |
2013.10.24 |
申请人 |
Caterpillar Inc. |
发明人 |
Allott Mark T.;Sutton Brian J. |
分类号 |
F16L37/138;F16L55/07 |
主分类号 |
F16L37/138 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A connector for connecting a hose coupler to a drain knob, the connector comprising:
a base plate comprising an opening configured to allow engagement of the hose coupler to the base plate at a first side thereof; an appendage extending axially from a second side of the base plate and disposed about the opening, the appendage having a substantially oblong profile in a first plane disposed parallel to the base plate, the appendage having a convex face configured to abut a concave portion of a sidewall of the drain knob; and a lateral projection extending radially inward from the appendage, the lateral projection configured to abut an end face of the drain knob. |
地址 |
Peoria IL US |