Air brake hose connection
View Patent ↗A quick connection device that can connect the air brakes of a semi-truck to the airbrakes of a trailer is disclosed. A coupler plug and coupler body connect together. A securement housing is placed over the coupler connection, to shield the brake connection from road debris and prevent the connection from separating during normal use.
1. An air brake hose connection, which is comprised of:
a first hex member;
wherein the first hex member has a first end and a second end;
a set of male threads;
wherein the male threads are positioned on the second end of the first hex member;
a plug;
wherein the plug is placed positioned proximate to the male threads;
a plug acceptor;
wherein the diameter of the plug acceptor is larger than the diameter of the plug;
wherein the plug is placed within the plug acceptor;
a second hex member;
wherein the second hex member attaches a section of air hose to a trailer;
a plurality of depressions;
wherein the plurality of depressions are placed on the second hex member;
a securement housing;
wherein the securement housing has a first end and a second end;
said first end of the securement housing is connected to the first hex member;
said second end of the securement housing is proximate to the trailer;
a set of female threads are placed in the first end of the securement housing;
a plurality of set screws;
wherein the plurality of set screws are provided on the securement housing;
wherein the plurality of set screws are inserted into through holes in the securement housing;
wherein the set screws will align with the plurality of depressions on the second hex member;
a spring
wherein the spring is placed around the air hose;
wherein the spring is compressed when the securement housing is attached to the second end of the first hex member.