COUPLING ASSEMBLY

摘要

A coupling assembly (10) for use in connecting fluid lines (32, 34, 66, 68) having a unitary female body (12) and a male coupling portion (50). The female body includes at least two passageways (14, 16) having frangible diaphragms (26). The male coupling portion includes at least two male coupling halves (52, 54) having frangible diaphragms (62). Cutting devices (28) are positioned in the passageways of the female body. As the male coupling portion is moved toward the female body by a bracket (80) and fastening device (90), the diaphragms (26, 62) are ruptured to allow fluid flow between the lines.