Patent ID: 6079750
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: B60T,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A hydraulic brake hose assembly, comprising:a quick connect coupling for connecting a brake tube to a brake hose, the brake hose having an inside diameter in the range of about 1/8 inch to about 3/16 inch; wherein the quick connect coupling comprises, in combination with the brake tube and brake hose:a connector body having a first end for crimped connection to the brake hose and a second end for connection to the brake tube;a resilient retaining element extending between the brake tube and connector body;a stepped bore in the second end of the body for receiving the brake tube, the stepped bore including a first bore section for communicating with the brake hose, a second bore section for receiving a sealing arrangement that seals between the brake tube and second bore section and a third bore section for receiving the retaining element;a shoulder within the third bore section extending radially inwardly for engaging one portion the retaining element to prevent axial movement of the retaining element out of the third bore section; anda groove in the brake tube for abutting another portion of the retaining element to prevent axial movement of the tube from the connector body.