Fluid conduit quick connector and stuffer pack
US6905143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/144
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid quick connector adapted to be releasably mounted in a bore in a fluid use component. The quick connector includes a housing having a through bore releasably receiving a tubular endform. A retainer is mountable in the housing to latch the endform in the housing. A latch member carried on the housing is releasably engagable with a complementary latch receiver in the fluid use component. In one aspect, a latch member is carried on the end of at least one arm extending from the housing. Seal members are mountable in the bore in the fluid use component and retained in place by a top hat mountable in the quick connector housing. The top hat maintains the latch member in engagement with the latch receiver an the fluid use component.
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