Quick coupling device, in particular for fluid ducts in a motor vehicle
US5129683A · kind A · utility
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5References
9Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick coupling device including a snap-fastening finger (16) for engaging a portion (26) of a suitable complementary structure, and a tab (30) rotatably mounted on the finger (16) to unmask a stud (42) when the coupling device is incorrectly coupled to the complementary structure (14). The invention is particularly suitable for quick couplings for pipes and ducts as used in the car industry.
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