Hose coupling locking mechanism

摘要

A locking clip for use with a hose coupling is provided that includes a first member and a second member that grasp and maintain a locking arm of a locking mechanism commonly used in conjunction with hose couplings.

主权项

1. A hose coupling locking clip adapted for receiving a locking arm of a hose coupling, the clip comprising:
a first plate having a first edge with a first wall extending therefrom and a second plate having a second edge with a second wall extending therefrom, said first plate and said second plate being translatable with respect to each other; a first locking shoulder having a first edge and a second edge, said first edge interconnected to said first wall wherein said first locking shoulder is angled with respect to said first wall; a second locking shoulder having a first edge and a second edge, said first edge of said second locking shoulder interconnected to said second wall wherein said second locking shoulder is angled with respect to said second wall; a first locking wing wall interconnected to said second edge of said first locking shoulder, said first locking wing wall angled with respect to said first locking shoulder in a direction toward said first wall; a second locking wing interconnected to said second edge of said second locking shoulder, said second wing angled with respect to said second locking shoulder in a direction toward said second wall; a first clevis plate interconnected to said first locking shoulder and generally parallel thereto; a second clevis plate interconnected to said second locking shoulder and substantially parallel thereto; a first retention tab projecting outward from said first clevis plate about 90 degrees relative thereto for engaging a clevis; a second retention tab projecting outwardly from said second clevis plate about 90 degrees relative thereto for engaging a clevis; wherein said first clevis plate and said second clevis plate are adapted to be associated with the clevis with the locking arm positioned therebetween; and wherein said first clevis plate and said second clevis plate are adapted to be associated with the clevis with the locking arm positioned therebetween; and wherein when the locking arm of the hose coupling is positioned adjacent to at least one of said first plate and said second plate, said first locking shoulder and said second locking shoulder prevent movement of the locking arm without deflection of said first locking wing wall and said second locking wing.