Quick connector

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1993-03-23

1994-11-01

Reese, Randolph A.

Pipe joints or couplings

With means blocking release of holding means

285319, 285921, 24545, 24555, 24 16R, F16L 3500

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053602374

ABSTRACT:
A quick connector for fast connection of fluid carrying assemblies such as a mating tube and a fluid unit. The connector includes a connector body which houses the connector components and accepts a redundant clip which is adapted to engage an upset bead of the male tube. The redundant clip is generally L-shaped and includes a retaining head which is inserted into the connector body and is adapted to engage the upset bead, a body portion which extends along the side of the connector body and in the preferred embodiment is contoured to mate with the connector body and a base member which includes a camming edge for facilitating the insertion of the retainer head into the connector body.

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