Patent attributes
A rotary connector with valve, comprising first and second connector members (1, 2) having connector terminal parts (5, 6) and fitting parts (7, 8) with hollows (3, 4) as fluid passages formed therein and a valve member (12), wherein the first and second connector members are rotably connected to each other by fitting the fitting parts thereof to each other and the valve member is stored in a valve storage part (11) formed in the fitting part, valve pressing parts (14, 15) are provided on the first and second connectors (1, 2) on the side of the valve storage part, and at least a part of the valve member is pressingly held between the both valve pressing parts to hold a sealability, and a frictional force acting between the both valve pressing parts and the valve member is set so as to come within such a range that the first and second connector members can be rotated each other, whereby a structure allowing an easy assembly and an absorption of the twist of a line can be provided.