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A retaining ring is disclosed for joining first and second flow members, The retaining ring includes a ring body having an axial passage, and securing structures for connecting the ring body to mating structures on the first flow member. An annular end is formed onto the ring body at an end of the a

A retaining ring is disclosed for joining first and second flow members, The retaining ring includes a ring body having an axial passage, and securing structures for connecting the ring body to mating structures on the first flow member. An annular end is formed onto the ring body at an end of the axial passage. The annular end includes an aperture for admitting the second flow member and retaining or portion of the second flow member in conjunction with the first flow member. One or more leaf springs are formed integrally on the annular end adjacent to the aperture, for applying an axially-directed biasing force sufficient to urge first and second flow members into contact and also allow rotational indexing of the second flow member without disconnecting or loosening the ring body.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A retaining ring having an axis for joining first and second flow members, said retaining ring comprising:a ring body having an axial passage, and including at least one securing structure for connecting the ring body to at least one mating structure on the first flow member;an annu

[ I claim:] [1.] A retaining ring having an axis for joining first and second flow members, said retaining ring comprising:a ring body having an axial passage, and including at least one securing structure for connecting the ring body to at least one mating structure on the first flow member;an annular end formed transversely to the axis onto the ring body at an end of the axial passage, wherein the annular end includes an aperture for admitting the second flow member and retaining a portion of the second flow member in conjunction with the first flow member;at least one leaf spring, formed integrally on the annular end adjacent to the aperture, for applying an axially-directed biasing force sufficient to urge first and second flow members into contact and also allow rotational indexing of the second flow member without disconnecting the ring body.