Patent ID: 7484774
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A quick connector coupling for forming a severable connection in a fluid line comprising: a connector body defining a through bore extending axially rearward from a male reception end of said connector body; a male member extending through said male reception end of connector body and into said bore, said male member having a generally cylindrical sealing surface and an annular upset, said upset having a diameter greater than the diameter of said tubular surface; a primary retainer to releasably secure said male member within said connector body and including spaced apart legs movable between a locked position and a released position in which the spacing between said legs is increased; a separate redundant latch/verifier releasably coupled to said connector body and including spaced apart fingers each having a verifying tab, said redundant latch/verifier is movable relative to said connector body toward and away from said primary retainer between an unlatched position and a latched position only if said upset of said male member is in contact with said verifying tabs.