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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 12, 1997
Franz Schorn, Schiltach, DE;
Hans Grohe GmbH & Co. KG, Schiltach, DE;
Abstract
A coupling means for connecting two water-handling parts, more particularly rigid or flexible tubular elements, comprises a nipple element, a bush element and a coupling element. The coupling element is arranged on the nipple element or the bush element and movable relative thereto. For assembling the coupling means the nipple element is introduced linearly into the bush element, the coupling element moving by itself into the release position against the force of a spring. As soon as the nipple element is completely inserted, the spring forces the coupling element into a latched position in which the coupling is completed. In this latched position the coupling element can be turned further for adjusting an additional means.