Patent · US Expired

Swivelable quick connector

US4869534A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 1988
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L37/144
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A swivelable quick connect assembly for use with tubular conduits includes a housing having an axial bore for receiving one end of the conduit, and a first retainer detachably secured to the housing and is cooperable with an annular projection on the conduit for securing the conduit in its operative position within the bore. A second retainer means demountably coupled to the housing for maintaining the connection between the conduit and the housing.

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