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Quick connect end fitting

US4813716A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1987
Grant dateMar 21, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/915
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick connect/disconnect end fitting has two telescoping parts which are locked together by a wire loop which fits through diametrically opposed slots in an outer one of the parts and into a groove in the inner one of the parts. When opposing tips at the end of the loop are squeezed together, the wire loop leaves the groove to enable the two telescoping parts to be separated. An O-ring seals the space between the telescoping parts.

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