Pipe joints or couplings – Essential catch – Leaf spring
Patent
1985-02-27
1987-01-20
Husar, Cornelius J.
Pipe joints or couplings
Essential catch
Leaf spring
285348, 285351, 285921, F16L 3900
Patent
active
046376402
ABSTRACT:
A conduit fitting of the quick connect push-in type wherein a tubular member having a radial shoulder is inserted into an annular body sealingly receiving the tube. A tube retainer employs a plurality of resilient fingers to maintain the tube within the body, while other resilient fingers position and maintain the retainer within the body and a third set of fingers engage and retain a seal in location. The retainer is stamped from flat spring steel stock.
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Fournier Paul J. E.
Reinker, Jr. Joseph F.
Aeroquip Corporation
Husar Cornelius J.
Knight Anthony
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