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

Claim 13:
14. A quick connect and disconnect system for a fluid coupling, the system comprising:
a clip configured to be coupled to a fitting secured to a fluid conduit, the clip having:
a base;
a first wing extending substantially axially from the base; and
a first lug extending radially from the first wing, wherein an end of the first lug defines an arcuate undercut; and

an adaptor configured to transfer a compressive force to move the clip in an axial direction from an installed position to an uninstalled position,
wherein the adaptor comprises:
a first half;
a second half, wherein the second half is at least partially symmetric to the first half; and
a hinge located between the first half and the second half, wherein the hinge connects the first half to the second half.