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Rotary connector for fluid conduits

  • US 5,458,375 A
  • Filed: 04/25/1994
  • Issued: 10/17/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A rotary connector comprising:

  • a first coupling portion having first and second passages extending therethrough and an end having a circular opening with a radially inwardly extending first flange;

    a second coupling portion with third and fourth passages extending therethrough and having a radially outwardly extending second flange interlocked with said first flange thereby preventing separation of the first and second coupling portions while permitting rotational movement therebetween;

    an annular first sealing member which is in contact with and compressed between the first and second flanges when pressurized fluid flows through said first and second coupling portions wherein the fluid contacts the annular first sealing member; and

    a tubular second sealing member sealingly received within the first passage of said first coupling portion and sealingly received within the third passage of said second coupling portion, and providing a conduit which links said first and third passages.

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