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Inline quick connector

US5984378A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/921
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick connector releasibly connects first and second conduits fixedly mounted in first and second, interconnectable connector bodies. The first body has an axially extending tubular first end, a frusto-conical portion, a reduced diameter shaft and an enlarged second end. A pair of angularly inwardly extending latch arms project from the second body to releasibly engage a peripheral edge on the frusto-conical portion of the first body.

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