Quick connector with verification

US12163610B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC · US

Inventors

• David Gabbey · Pinckney, US
• Cody Rydin · Sterling Heights, US
• Iris Barthel · Kassel, DE
• Kay Bube · Schenklengsfeld, DE
• Andre Häckel · Naumburg, DE
• Reiner Rohde · Malsfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2023
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2024
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L2201/10
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick connector coupling for making a severable connection with a male member in a fluid line includes a connector body having a through bore for receiving the male member having a tubular shape sized to extend into the through bore of the connector body, a retainer releasably securing the male member within the connector body, and a verifier including at least one arm extending outside the connector body. Further, the verifier is coupled to the connector body and is moved to a latched position from an unlatched position when the male member is securely connected with the connector body. The connector body includes at least one verification element, which is at least partially covered by the at least one arm extending from the verifier in the unlatched position. The verification element of the connector body is uncovered and readable when the verifier is moved to the latched position.