Patent ID: 11885449
Assignee: TI AUTOMOTIVE (FULDABRUECK) GMBH
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 16:
17. A method for releasing a quick connection assembly, wherein the quick connection assembly comprises a quick connector and a complementary counterpart, wherein the quick connector is connected to the complementary counterpart within a vehicle, wherein the quick connector comprises a coupling piece and a retainer, the coupling piece having a first flange at the outside of the coupling end having a flange opening, the coupling piece having a second flange having a flange aperture, wherein the flange opening has an outer border, and wherein the outer border lies in radial direction (RD) outward of the flange opening, wherein a tool is used for releasing the retainer from the coupling piece, comprising the steps of:
inserting the tool through the flange opening and the flange aperture; and
moving the tool so that the retainer releases the counterpart, wherein the coupling piece and the retainer, respectively, is/are designed so that the force of the movement of the tool is deflected by the coupling piece and/or retainer in such a way that the retainer is pressed into the coupling piece thereby releasing the counterpart.