DETACHABLE JOINT Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: rocket and space engineering; mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: detachable joint may be used for separation of interunit pneumatic and hydraulic lines. In has on-board and detachable pipe connections with end-face sealing element between them and ball lock. Lock consists of sleeve, i. e. two cups external and internal ones screwed together. External cup is provided with external and internal beads. Spring of bushing which locks balls thrusts into external bead, and flexible member positioned between cup and detachable pipe connection thrusts into internal bead. Internal cup is provided with tapered holes with balls arranged in them. Balls are pressed to groove bottom of on-board pipe connection by means of locking bushing. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 2 dwg