Snap mount fluid quick connector
US8113547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/144
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid quick connector includes a retainer mounted in a housing which lockingly couples a first endform to the housing. Latch arms bendably extend from the housing for latching engagement with a second endform. An inner diameter of the latch arms are proximate the outer diameter of the first endform inserted through the housing to prevent substantial movement of the latch arms in a direction which would disengage the latch arms from the second endform. In another aspect, the retainer has inner arms which engage a recessed surface engagement feature in the first endform to lock the other endform to the housing. A portion of a spherical surface is formed on the ends of the inner arms to reduce the push in force required to insert the first endform through the housing and past the retainer.
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