Quick connector release member
US5533761A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/0982
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A release member for a quick connector engagable with a fitting. The release member includes a body formed of a resilient material and having first and second end portions, with a slot extending longitudinally through the first and second end portions for mounting of the release member over the fitting and to enable axial sliding movement of the release member through an open end of the quick connector into engagement with a retainer mounted within the quick connector to effect release of legs of the retainer from an annular flange on the fitting and disengagement of the connector from the fitting. A radially enlarged flange is formed between the first and second end portions to form a tool engagable surface on the body for forcible sliding movement of the body into the open end of the connector. Alternately, a recess or a projection may be provided on the body to form the tool engagable surface.
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