One piece quick connector
US6688654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S285/921
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-piece quick connector includes a tubular member and a collar. A pair of diametrically opposed actuating arms depend from the collar and lie in a first plane. A pair of diametrically opposed locking arms depend from the collar and lie in a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane. The locking arms are disposed to engage a lip on the end of a conduit and are movable between a locking position and an unlocking position in response to movement of the actuating arms.
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