Patent ID: 6860515
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A connector clip for verifying connection between a connector for a fluid path and a pipe inserted in and snap-engaged with the connector, the connector having a tube connecting portion on one axial end thereof, and a pipe inserting portion on an opposite axial end thereof, the pipe having a straight pipe portion inserted into an opening on one end of the pipe inserting portion the pipe extending axially outwardly from the opening, a curved portion formed on an opposite axial end of the straight pipe portion, and an annular projection formed on an outer peripheral surface of the straight pipe portion, and located axially outwardly from the opening, the straight pipe portion being sealed by a sealing member with respect to an inner surface of the pipe inserting portion of the connector, the connector clip integrally comprising: a mounting portion including a holding portion for holding therein a length of the connector and the pipe from the pipe inserting portion to the annular projection on the straight pipe portion and a straight pipe receiving portion formed on an end of the holding portion and adapted to fit on and receive a portion of the straight pipe portion extending axially from the annular projection the straight pipe receiving portion being constructed not to fit on and receive the annular projection, a connector connecting portion in engagement with the tube connecting portion of the connector or with a tube connected to the tube connecting portion and a pipe connecting portion receiving the curved portion of the pipe therein the connector connecting portion thus preventing relative rotation between the connector and the pipe.