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Quick connector coupling

US9115837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Inventors

Iris Barthel · Kassel, DE
Alexander Bol · Kassel, DE
Kay Bube · Schenklengsfeld, DE
Hans Jensen · Dettingen unter Teck, DE
Rick Pepe · Chesterfield Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2013
Grant date	Aug 25, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16L37/0985
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Quick connector coupling having a connector body to receive a male member with a radial upset comprised of two separate, interconnected components, a head element and a sealing element which define a through-hole from a male member entry port at the end of the head element axially to an exit port at the end of the sealing element. A retainer for releasably securing the male member to the connector body is ring-shaped, and encircles the connector body head element. It includes at least one retainer element, which reaches through a window in the head element and interacts with the radial upset of the male member to secure the male member in the connector body.

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