DEVICE FOR COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING SUPPLY LINES Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; coupling and uncoupling of supply lines of flying vehicle. SUBSTANCE: proposed device has first body, supply line seals, second body and casing with plate. Second body is engageable with first body by means of locking units and guides forming sealed cavity between bodies. Casing with plate forms hermetic inner space embracing the locking unit, outer of secondary body and temperature compensators found in lines. Locking unit is provided with drive mechanism; it is made for controllable tightening of first and second bodies. Seals of lines being coupled are of end type; they are mounted in cavity sealed-up with collar. Inner space and sealed-up cavity are made for delivery of neutral gas to them. EFFECT: enhanced fire and explosion safety; enhanced automation of uncoupling. 3 cl, 2 dwg