| 摘要 |
<p>A coupling assembly (1) for connecting two members (12,14) is provided that includes a first "male" member (12) and a second "female" member (14). The first member (12) includes a release sleeve (44) moveably mounted thereon having a rigid release portion (46) and a flexible sealing portion (48). The second member (14) is integrated into an apparatus, such as a pump, and includes a duct (70) therethrough for receiving the first member (12). Upon connection of the first and second members (12,14), the flexible sealing portion (48) sealingly engages a recessed seat portion (74) of the second member (14) to substantially inhibit the ingression of contaminates into the duct (70) when the first and second members (12,14) are connected. The foregoing coupling assembly is advantageous because it allows the second member (14) to be formed directly into an apparatus. In other embodiments, the coupling assembly provides an improved release sleeve that releases the male member from both a conventional female member and an integral female member. <IMAGE></p> |
