Pit assembly with removable cartridge
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1. A cartridge connector comprising:
- a coupling;
a locking mechanism attached to the coupling, the locking mechanism comprising a camming lever; and
a locking mechanism actuator configured to selectively position the locking mechanism about and between a locked position and an unlocked position by a selectable movement, the locking mechanism actuator comprising;
a rod connected to the camming lever; and
a handle assembly connected to the rod.
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Abstract
A removable cartridge configured for installation in a pit including a pit connector, the removable cartridge including a cartridge connector configured to operatively couple in fluid communication to the pit connector; a locking mechanism mounted to the cartridge connector and selectively movable about and between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position configured to securely couple the cartridge connector to the pit connector, the unlocked position configured to release the cartridge connector from the pit connector; and a piping system connected in fluid communication with the cartridge connector.
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20 Claims
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1. A cartridge connector comprising:
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a coupling; a locking mechanism attached to the coupling, the locking mechanism comprising a camming lever; and a locking mechanism actuator configured to selectively position the locking mechanism about and between a locked position and an unlocked position by a selectable movement, the locking mechanism actuator comprising; a rod connected to the camming lever; and a handle assembly connected to the rod. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of securely coupling a pit connector to a cartridge connector, the method comprising:
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inserting the pit connector into the cartridge connector; and selectively positioning a locking mechanism of the cartridge connector from an unlocked position to a locked position, selectively positioning the locking mechanism comprising; pulling on a locking mechanism actuator attached to the locking mechanism; and rotating a camming lever of the locking mechanism to the locked position to engage the pit connector. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A removable cartridge configured for installation in a pit comprising a pit connector, the removable cartridge comprising:
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a cartridge connector configured to operatively couple in fluid communication to the pit connector; a locking mechanism mounted to the cartridge connector and selectively movable about and between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position configured to securely couple the cartridge connector to the pit connector, the unlocked position configured to release the cartridge connector from the pit connector; and a piping system connected in fluid communication with the cartridge connector. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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