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Quick connect device for auto radiators

US4073512A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
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1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 1976
Grant dateFeb 14, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L41/14
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for connecting an auxiliary oil cooler to an existing automobile oil cooling radiator includes a length of tubing having a flared portion at each end. Slidably secured about the tube is a fitting which includes an exterior hex portion for engagement by a wrench, and an exterior threaded portion which is adapted to be secured in a standard, threaded female radiator fitting. The fitting of the invention also includes an interior threaded portion which is adapted to be secured about a standard male radiator fitting.

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