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Plug-type connector for media lines

US8662543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

VOSS Automotive GmbH · DE

Inventors

Martin Lechner · Lindlar, DE
Frank Zenses · Bad Mergentheim, DE
Evelin Rosowski · Wipperfürth, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2010
Grant date	Mar 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L37/0982
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plug connector for media lines that includes a plug part having a plug shaft, which can be inserted into a receiving part and is releasably locked therein. The plug part has at least two spring elastic latching arms that extend in the insertion direction. The latching arms have radially inwardly projecting catch cams at their free ends for engaging behind a latching step of the receiving part. The latching arms can be spread radially by a release element to release the plug part. The latching arms are radially spread by displacing the release element. The release element has axially extending release arms, which extend to the area of the catch cams, located radially between the latching arms and the plug shaft. The actuating sections are arranged in such a way for spreading the latching arms to release the catch cams.

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