Patent ID: 8297657
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: B60K,F16L

Abstract:
1. A joint for a fluid line for conveying a fluid through a vehicle frame member comprising: a unitary body having a first end adapted for engagement to an associated first fluid conduit and a second end adapted for engagement to an associated second fluid conduit, the body being sized to span between first and second walls of an associated vehicle frame member; a bore extending axially through the body, the bore adapted to fluidly connect the associated first fluid conduit to the associated second fluid conduit; a first connector and a second connector each configured to engage the associated vehicle frame member for releasably mounting the joint to the associated vehicle frame member; and a separate stopper releasably mounted to the first connector; wherein the first connector includes first and second displaceable locking tabs, each locking tab having a first end connected to the body and a second end projecting outwardly from the body, the first and second locking tabs adapted to engage the first wall of the associated vehicle frame member wherein the second connector includes first and second displaceable alignment tabs, each alignment tab having a first end connected to the body and a second end projecting outwardly from the body toward the first connector, the first and second alignment tabs adapted to engage the second wall of the associated vehicle frame member, wherein the first and second connectors are integrally formed with the body to define a one-piece member.