Coupling Assembly with Overmold Sealing Structures and Method of Forming the Same
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1. A coupler for a coupling assembly, the coupler comprising:
- a housing defining an internal bore;
a sleeve positioned in the bore of the housing; and
a first overmold seal formed to create a sealing engagement between the sleeve and the housing.
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Abstract
A coupling assembly includes a body and an insert. The insert is introduced into the body to create fluid tight connection therebetween. Overmold seals can be formed in both the body and the insert. In addition, overmold joints can be formed to attach various components of the coupling assembly. A recessed sealing surface on the insert can be used.
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1. A coupler for a coupling assembly, the coupler comprising:
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a housing defining an internal bore;
a sleeve positioned in the bore of the housing; and
a first overmold seal formed to create a sealing engagement between the sleeve and the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20)
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8. A coupler for a coupling assembly, the coupler comprising:
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a housing including a first end, a second end, and defining an internal bore, wherein the first end defines a recessed sealing surface;
a termination attached to the second end of the housing; and
a valve positioned in the bore of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of forming a coupler, the method comprising:
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molding a sleeve of the coupler, the sleeve defining an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, and a second end; and
overmolding a first seal on the exterior surface of the sleeve to seal against a wall forming an internal bore in a housing of the coupler. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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