Patent ID: 6164558
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B05B,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A push to connect fluid coupling assembly for receiving an end portion of a conduit having a substantially smooth cylindrical outer wall, said push to connect fluid coupling assembly comprising:a connector housing defining a bore passing through said connector housing, said bore including a first annular groove and a second annular groove formed by said connector housing;an annular lock ring positioned within said first annular groove, said annular lock ring operable to secure the conduit within said bore, said annular lock ring having a plurality of spring tines adapted to engage the substantially smooth cylindrical outer wall to lock the conduit in said bore; anda seal member positioned within said second annular groove, said seal member operable to sealably engage the conduit, wherein upon slidably inserting the conduit into said bore, said annular lock ring secures the conduit within said bore and said seal member sealably engages the conduit.