Patent ID: 7862090
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A plug-in fitting for direct connection to an aperture in a housing, which fitting comprises: an inner cylindrical member having a body with an external diameter, a first end, and an opposed, second end having a radially extending cam; an outer sleeve having a first end, a second end and a body wherein said body of said outer sleeve has an inner diameter slightly larger than said external diameter of said body of said inner cylindrical member and said inner diameter of said body of said outer sleeve is eccentric to an outer diameter of said body of said outer sleeve; said first end of said outer sleeve terminating in a radially extending flange larger than said aperture; said second end of said outer sleeve opposed to said first end; and at least one tab extending radially inward from said body of said outer sleeve, wherein said first end of said inner cylindrical member is inserted through said outer sleeve to form a combined assembly, and wherein said combined assembly is inserted through said aperture so that said radially extending flange of said outer sleeve rests against said housing and wherein said inner cylindrical member is rotated with respect to said outer sleeve so that said radially extending cam of said inner cylindrical member engages said housing and locks said assembly to said housing.