Multi-line fluid connector

This invention relates to fluid connectors, and more particularly to a multi-line hydraulic connector adapted for use in a tool coupler used with excavation, demolition and construction equipment. A non-spill, multi-line fluid connector includes a first part and a second part removably connected to...

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Hauptverfasser: Horton, Lee A, Erickson, Arthur A
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This invention relates to fluid connectors, and more particularly to a multi-line hydraulic connector adapted for use in a tool coupler used with excavation, demolition and construction equipment. A non-spill, multi-line fluid connector includes a first part and a second part removably connected to the first part. Each of the first and second parts includes a plurality of fluid channels, each of which connects to a corresponding fluid channel of the other part without fluid spillage. The fluid channels in each part can be arranged concentrically, which enables the parts to be rotated relative to each other while maintaining the fluid connections. One part can be incorporated into a latch pin of a tool coupler, and the other part can be incorporated into a latch bracket attached to a hydraulically operated tool, wherein the latch bracket receives the latch pin to lock the tool to the tool coupler and to establish one or more hydraulic connections to the hydraulic tool. A locking assembly secures together the first part and the second part when fluid pressure is applied.