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Fluid connecting device, in particular for the ventilation of a transmission casing

US11592131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2020
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0416
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A end-piece having a hollow tubular body having a longitudinal main axis X and provided with a plurality of longitudinal slots extending from an open end of the end-piece and delimiting a plurality of snap-fitting tabs, each provided with a snap-fitting leg delimited axially by a radial shoulder and extending axially by a guide ridge towards said free end, the guide ridge having a top corresponding to a maximum snap-fitting force linked to the crossing of said top. At least first and second tabs defining respectively first and second tops, the tops are axially shifted relative to each other.

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