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Rapid-connect coupler

  • US 9,732,893 B2
  • Filed: 08/24/2015
  • Issued: 08/15/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A rapid-connect coupling apparatus for coupling a fuel source coupling to a fuel tank receiving connector, comprising:

  • a housing defining, at least in part, a probe cavity;

    a probe configured to translate within the probe cavity;

    a latch assembly pivotably coupled to the housing, wherein the latch assembly is configured to pivot about a pivot point with respect to the housing based on a translation of the probe within the probe cavity, wherein the latch assembly comprises a latch segment, and a first latch end of the latch assembly is a first end of the latch segment;

    wherein the latch segment comprises a second latch end configured to engage a notch portion of the probe as the probe translates within the probe cavity, the probe comprises one or more inner surfaces that define at least a portion of a fluid passageway, and the notch portion of the probe is fixed with respect to the one or more inner surfaces; and

    a sleeve configured to cause the first latch end of the latch assembly to pivot and disengage from the probe as the sleeve translates about the housing.

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