Quick connector for high pressure applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8939470
APP PUB NO 20080231044A1
SERIAL NO

12048947

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A quick connector coupling assembly includes a retainer to connect a rigid tube to a hollow body component. A sleeve extending between a fluid sealing member and the retainer includes a rearward abutment surface in abutting contact with the retainer. The retainer locking arms include forward abutment surfaces in abutting relation with the tube upset and forward abutment surfaces in abutting relation with the sleeve. An insertion verifier includes a ring portion with axially extending legs positioned in the slots between the retainer locking arms. At least one leg includes a releasable latch engaged with the retainer in the slots between the locking arms. Guide elements on the retainer and insertion verifier align the verifier legs and retainer slots on insertion of the verifier.

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  • TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gunderson, Stephen H Marine City, US 15 205

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