CA2078173A1 - Metal retainer for quick connect tubing connector - Google Patents

Metal retainer for quick connect tubing connector

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CA2078173A1
CA2078173A1 CA2078173A CA2078173A CA2078173A1 CA 2078173 A1 CA2078173 A1 CA 2078173A1 CA 2078173 A CA2078173 A CA 2078173A CA 2078173 A CA2078173 A CA 2078173A CA 2078173 A1 CA2078173 A1 CA 2078173A1
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Prior art keywords
arms
radially inner
retainer
angle
bends
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CA2078173A
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French (fr)
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CA2078173C (en
Inventor
James Mcnaughton
Donald C. Walker
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Bundy Corp
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James Mcnaughton
Donald C. Walker
Huron Products, Inc.
Bundy Corporation
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    • 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
    • F16L37/0985—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 the flexible hook extending radially inwardly from an outer part and engaging a bead, recess or the like on an inner part
    • F16L37/0987—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 the flexible hook extending radially inwardly from an outer part and engaging a bead, recess or the like on an inner part the flexible hook being progressively compressed by axial tensile loads acting on the coupling
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S285/00—Pipe joints or couplings
    • Y10S285/921—Snap-fit

Abstract

A unique retainer is disclosed having a plurality of resilient arms securing a tube within a housing bore. The arms include a radially inner section having a pair of circumferentially extending braces which increase the strength of the arms. The braces have axial ends which are bent radially outwardly and increase the strength of the arms, and also result in a more consistent, predictable buckling force for the retainer. Arm bends are formed between the arm radially inner section and a radially outer section. The axially outer bends of the braces are generally axially aligned with these arm bends, such that the bends provide a planer surface for positioning the retainer within the housing. Also, "bumps" are defined at a radially inner face of the radially inner sections of the arms to create a high force resisting tube insertion. The bumps are at an angle relative to a central axis that is greater than the angle of the remainder of the radially inner section of the arms. Thus, the retainer arms may extend at a first angle which is relatively small relative to the axis and can provide a great force resisting tube removal, while the bumps are at the greater angle, and can provide a relatively great force resisting tube insertion.
CA002078173A 1991-09-25 1992-09-14 Metal retainer for quick connect tubing connector Expired - Fee Related CA2078173C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US07/766,619 US5257833A (en) 1991-09-25 1991-09-25 Metal retainer for quick connect tubing connector
US766,619 1991-09-25

Publications (2)

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CA2078173A1 true CA2078173A1 (en) 1993-03-26
CA2078173C CA2078173C (en) 1999-07-20

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CA002078173A Expired - Fee Related CA2078173C (en) 1991-09-25 1992-09-14 Metal retainer for quick connect tubing connector

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US (1) US5257833A (en)
EP (1) EP0534658A1 (en)
JP (1) JPH05203088A (en)
BR (1) BR9105052A (en)
CA (1) CA2078173C (en)
MX (1) MX9205450A (en)

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JPH05203088A (en) 1993-08-10
CA2078173C (en) 1999-07-20
EP0534658A1 (en) 1993-03-31
US5257833A (en) 1993-11-02
BR9105052A (en) 1993-04-20

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