Patent ID: 8408604
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A quick connector coupling to a cylindrical pipe body having an annular projection formed projecting radially outward at a location axially spaced from a distal end, comprising: a cylindrical housing body; a retainer integrally formed with or coupled to the housing body, having a shape capable of allowing the pipe body to be inserted therethrough in an axial direction from an opening end of the retainer, and engaging the annular projection of the pipe body inserted into the retainer from the opening end in the axial direction to regulate disengagement of the pipe body in the axial direction; and a checker confirming that the annular projection of the pipe body is in a state of being engaged by the retainer by sliding in a set radial direction with respect to the retainer to move from a first position to a second position, the retainer comprising: one of the retainer body and the housing body includes a third engagement portion; the checker comprising: