Redundant latch/verifier for a quick connector

Details Redundant latch/verifier for a quick connector Redundant latch/verifier for a quick connector

2006-04-26

2009-02-03

Bochna, David E (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

C285S093000, C285S082000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484774

ABSTRACT:
A quick connector coupling comprising a connector body, a tubular male member with an upset, a primary retainer and a separate redundant latch/verifier. The connector body defines a through bore and the male member extends into the bore. The primary retainer releasably secures the male member within the connector body. The redundant latch/verifier is releasably coupled to the connector body and movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. It includes spaced apart fingers with verifying tabs that permit movement to the latched position only after full insertion of the male member. The fingers have release tabs to manually spread the extension beams. In another form, the connector body includes locking pads extending radially inward. The legs of the primary retainer are located inward of the locking pads preventing the legs from moving to a released position if said male member is pulled in a direction to remove it from the connector body.

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Quick Connectors, http://www.togoh.co.jp/english/products—9.htm , Copyright 2001 Togo Seisakusyo Corporation.

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