Patent ID: 6086113
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector assembly for use in communicating a fluid, said connector assembly comprising:a male conduit having a first peripheral portion thereof;a female housing having a longitudinal bore therethrough, a portion of said male conduit fitting within said female housing;a seal sealably surrounding a second and continuously smooth peripheral portion of said male conduit and sealing against a smooth continuous internal portion of said female housing;a bushing firmly affixed around a third peripheral portion of said male conduit;a pilot bushing firmly affixed around a fourth peripheral portion of said male conduit sandwiching said seal between said bushing and said pilot bushing;a reinforcement member positioned at the end of and inside said male conduit, said reinforcement member resisting forces of said bushings;a retainer associated with said female housing, said retainer having at least a portion thereof fitting within said female housing; andsaid conduit being prevented from separation from said housing by said retainer which expands into said housing, and ring means for abutting one side of said retainer for preventing the separation of said conduit from said housing.