Patent ID: 11920717
Assignee: KOHLER CO.
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 0:
1. A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling, the system comprising:
an axially extending fitting configured to be secured to a fluid conduit;
a clip coupled to the fitting;
an adaptor having at least one release tab configured to transfer a compressive force to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position; and
a receiver that may be installed substantially within the adaptor, wherein the receiver comprises a receiver sidewall at least partially defining a receiver bore,
wherein the adaptor comprises a first adaptor sidewall at least partially defining a first adapter bore, wherein a first release tab of the at least one release tab is configured to resiliently deflect through the first adapter bore.