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Abstract

A quick connect/disconnect assembly particularly intended for connecting a beverage dispensing system service line to the spout of a flexible beverage bag comprises a first component having a cylindrical body with an inlet end for connection to the spout, and an outlet end in flow communication with the inlet end through a central flow passage. An inlet valve is located at the inner end for controlling flow through the central flow passageway. A valve operating slide is located in the central flow passageway for selectively moving the inlet valve to an open position. A second component is arranged for connection to the first component and comprises a hollow cylindrical housing having an open axial end and carrying a connecting nut for connecting the housing in axially aligned relationship with the open axial end of the cylindrical body. A passage extends axially into the housing from the open axial end and a fixed support extends axially of the passage and terminates in a circular end wall located axially outward of the open axial end of the housing and in axial alignment with the passage. A cylindrical sleeve is slidably mounted on the fixed support and continually biased toward the circular end wall such that it maintains the passage closed until the first and second components are joined at which time the sleeve is caused to slide away from the circular end wall.

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