Squeeze-to-release quick connector
US5466017A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A squeeze-to-release quick connector for engaging a flanged male member includes a cylindrical body portion which is open at one end for receiving the male member and forms a conduit receiving adapter at its opposite end. An annular retainer ring is axially spaced from the open end and is attached to the body portion by two circumferentially opposed, generally parallel axially elongated beam members. Each beam member is affixed at one end to the retaining ring and at an opposed end to a mount located on the body portion axially spaced from the open end. Two circumferentially spaced detents extend inwardly from a retaining ring to capture the male abutment surface to effect positive engagement therebetween. The opposed ends of the beam members extends axially beyond an abutment surface of the detents and is spaced from the detents. A finger is formed on each detent extending axially from the abutment surface of the detent toward the open end of the body portion and is spaced from the adjacent beam member.
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