VALVE, COUPLING COMPRISING SUCH A VALVE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE COUPLING

摘要

The present invention relates generally to a device for controlling fluid flow. The device includes a housing (22) having a front end (28) and a back end (30). The housing defines a flow passageway (24) extending longitudinally between the front and back ends. A first retaining structure (32) is connected to the housing and positioned within the flow passageway. The device also includes a valve mechanism (20) for opening and closing the flow passageway of the housing. The valve mechanism includes a poppet member (26) mounted within the flow passageway. The poppet member includes a first end (48) opposite from a second end (46). The first end includes a second retaining structure (50) that cooperates with the first retaining structure of the housing to provide a snap fit connection for retaining the poppet member within the housing.