Tube connecting unit

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1988-03-07

1989-10-17

Callaghan, Thomas F.

Pipe joints or couplings

With means blocking release of holding means

Auxiliary latch

285305, 285347, F16L 2106

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048741744

ABSTRACT:
A tube connecting unit for connecting a tube to an apparatus, comprising a cylindrical adapter having a pair of slits formed on the periphery, a cylindrical connector inserted in a inner bore of the adapter and having an annular groove formed on the periphery so as to accord to the slits of the adapter, a tube inserted in the inner bore of the connector and having a flange portion for preventing the tube from slipping out of the connection, and a clip-like spring fitted in the slits of the adapter and the annular groove of the connector for preventing the connector from slipping out of the adapter.

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patent: 4725081 (1988-02-01), Bauer

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