Pipe joints or couplings – With means blocking release of holding means
Patent
1994-11-01
1995-11-21
Reese, Randolph A.
Pipe joints or couplings
With means blocking release of holding means
285319, 285921, 285305, 245731, 24 10R, F16L 3500
Patent
active
054680247
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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Carman Anthony K.
Pontbriand Duane J.
Chun Shackelford Heather
ITT Corporation
Reese Randolph A.
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