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Quick coupling device, in particular for fluid ducts in a motor vehicle

US5129683A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
5References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1989
Grant dateJul 14, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 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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