Patent ID: 6997485
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A connecting assembly for a hydraulic braking system, comprising: a connector having a first open end with a first outer surface, a second open end with a second outer surface, a first aperture formed in said connector and being defined by a first interior wall extending between said first outer surface and an interior surface of said connector, and a second aperture formed in said connector and being defined by a second interior wall extending between said second outer surface and said interior surface; a fluid conduit having an outer wall and an open end to be connected, said fluid conduit extending through said first aperture and into said second aperture with said fluid conduit being adjacent said second open end of said connector; and a spring washer having a concave cross section and a central aperture formed therein, said spring wisher being In a secured position in said second aperture preventing separation of said fluid conduit from said connector, said spring washer having an outer diameter defined by an outer wall and said central aperture being defined by an inner wall having an inner diameter, said outer diameter being sized to permit said spring washer to be slidably moved in said second aperture from said second open end to an installed position adjacent said interior surface and said inner diameter being sized to permit said fluid conduit to be slidably received by said central aperture, whereby when said spring washer is moved from said installed position to said secured position, said outer wall moves into engagement with said second interior wall and said inner wall moves into engagement with said fluid conduit outer wall.