Patent ID: 6902206
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
1. A connector for connecting a hose to a wall structure having a bore extending therethrough, the connector defining a flow path between the hose and a chamber defined by the wall structure, the connector comprising: a housing having a first end with a transversely extending aperture, said housing adapted to be mounted in the bore formed through the wall structure such that said first end extends into the chamber; a spring clip positioned within said transversely extending aperture and coupled to said first end of said housing, said spring clip adapted to prevent removal of said housing from the bore; a retainer secured to a second end of said housing and defining a female receptacle in communication with the chamber, said retainer including a projection that is adapted to be retained in a second aperture formed in said housing to secure said retainer to said housing; and a male connector having a first end secured to the hose and a second end adapted for retention in said female receptacle of said retainer, wherein said retainer includes a cylindrical retainer body segment adapted for retention in said second aperture formed in said housing, said retainer further including a wall segment extending from said retainer body segment, and an arcuate spring arm extending from said wall segment.