EP0824646A4 - Quick connector having ring for confirming proper connection - Google Patents

Quick connector having ring for confirming proper connection

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Publication number
EP0824646A4
EP0824646A4 EP95914901A EP95914901A EP0824646A4 EP 0824646 A4 EP0824646 A4 EP 0824646A4 EP 95914901 A EP95914901 A EP 95914901A EP 95914901 A EP95914901 A EP 95914901A EP 0824646 A4 EP0824646 A4 EP 0824646A4
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EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
ring
pair
confirmer
quick connector
female receptacle
Prior art date
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Ceased
Application number
EP95914901A
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German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0824646A1 (en
Inventor
Donald D Bartholomew
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Proprietary Technology Inc
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Proprietary Technology Inc
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Application filed by Proprietary Technology Inc filed Critical Proprietary Technology Inc
Publication of EP0824646A1 publication Critical patent/EP0824646A1/en
Publication of EP0824646A4 publication Critical patent/EP0824646A4/en
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
    • F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
    • F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
    • F16L37/0847—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of hooks
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
    • F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
    • F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
    • F16L37/098—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
    • F16L37/0982—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks with a separate member for releasing the coupling

Abstract

In its preferred embodiment, a quick connector (10) for connecting a male conduit (12) to a female receptacle (14) has a pair of waist segments (60 and 62), a body segment (56), and a pair of leg segments (68). Each of the leg segments (68) are defined by a pair of projecting elements (76) which are at least partially compressible toward one another thereby causing the pair of waist segments (60 and 62) to move toward one another. A confirmer ring (114) is provided on the pair of projecting elements (76). Confirmation that the quick connector (10) is properly locked in place is made when the confirmer ring (114) is fully seated within a portion of the opening (18) of female receptacle (14). An alternate embodiment provides for use of the confirmer ring (114) as an installing tool when connecting the male conduit (12) with the female receptacle (14). An additional alternate embodiment allows usage of the confirmer ring (114) as a tool for installation and decoupling of the male conduit (12) into the female receptacle (14), as well as for confirming the connection.
EP95914901A 1993-11-16 1995-03-27 Quick connector having ring for confirming proper connection Ceased EP0824646A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US1993/011281 WO1995014187A1 (en) 1993-11-16 1993-11-16 Quick connector
BR9307900A BR9307900A (en) 1993-11-16 1993-11-16 Quick connector

Publications (2)

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EP0824646A1 EP0824646A1 (en) 1998-02-25
EP0824646A4 true EP0824646A4 (en) 1998-07-01

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Family Applications (2)

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EP94902327A Expired - Lifetime EP0729556B1 (en) 1993-11-16 1993-11-16 Coupling system with quick connector
EP95914901A Ceased EP0824646A4 (en) 1993-11-16 1995-03-27 Quick connector having ring for confirming proper connection

Family Applications Before (1)

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EP94902327A Expired - Lifetime EP0729556B1 (en) 1993-11-16 1993-11-16 Coupling system with quick connector

Country Status (8)

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EP (2) EP0729556B1 (en)
JP (1) JP3078840B2 (en)
AT (1) ATE184084T1 (en)
AU (2) AU695807B2 (en)
BR (1) BR9307900A (en)
DE (1) DE69326259T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2137351T3 (en)
WO (2) WO1995014187A1 (en)

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DE102005015343B4 (en) * 2005-04-01 2009-09-03 Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh Coupling sleeve for a quick coupling, its use as part of a quick coupling, this quick coupling and a method for producing a coupling sleeve
JP5486817B2 (en) * 2009-01-23 2014-05-07 中興化成工業株式会社 Piping seal structure
CA3186337A1 (en) 2014-09-23 2016-03-31 As America, Inc. Auto-retracting mechanism for faucet spray head

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US5078434A (en) * 1988-10-14 1992-01-07 Societe Des Flexibles Anoflex S.A. Connector, in particular for high pressure hydraulic circuit

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5078434A (en) * 1988-10-14 1992-01-07 Societe Des Flexibles Anoflex S.A. Connector, in particular for high pressure hydraulic circuit

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Publication number Publication date
BR9307900A (en) 1996-08-27
EP0729556A4 (en) 1997-01-22
AU695807B2 (en) 1998-08-20
WO1996030688A1 (en) 1996-10-03
EP0729556A1 (en) 1996-09-04
DE69326259T2 (en) 1999-12-30
DE69326259D1 (en) 1999-10-07
WO1995014187A1 (en) 1995-05-26
ES2137351T3 (en) 1999-12-16
AU5673494A (en) 1995-06-06
JPH09504592A (en) 1997-05-06
EP0729556B1 (en) 1999-09-01
ATE184084T1 (en) 1999-09-15
JP3078840B2 (en) 2000-08-21
AU2197095A (en) 1996-10-16
EP0824646A1 (en) 1998-02-25

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