Patent ID: 6637779
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A fluid quick connector apparatus defining a fluid joint between a conduit and a tubular endform comprising:a conduit a tubular endform having a single radially inward extending recess adjacent a first end; a connector body configured to axially mate with the tubular endform; and a retainer displaceable with respect to the connector body between a release position and an engaged position with the tubular endform, the retainer having spaced side legs latchable to the body in the retainer engaged position the retainer having spaced arms disposed inward of the side legs, the arms engagable with the endform when the retainer is moved to the engaged position, the retainer having a radially inward extending projection carried on a circumferential extent of an inner surface of the inner arms engagable with the recess in the tubular endform to effect interlocking between the connector body and the tubular endform when the retainer is in the engaged position.