Patent ID: 8113548
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A fluid coupling assembly comprising: a connector body defining a bore extending axially from an entrance opening defined by a radially inward extending rim, said connector body further including a radially inward extending annular rib within said bore axially forward of said rim, said body defining a retainer receiving portion between said rim and said rib, and a seal member receiving portion having a cylindrical sealing surface forward of said rib; a tube retainer releasably secured to said connector body, said retainer including a ring having a forward facing generally radial annular surface, a plurality of arms extending axially and rearwardly from said ring, each said arm including a rear abutment surface in abutting relation with said rim; a seal member disposed in said bore in sealing relation with said cylindrical sealing surface in said seal member assembly portion bore of said connector body, and, a separate seal member retainer disposed within said bore between said seal member and said rib, said seal member retainer releasably retaining said seal member in said seal member receiving portion, said seal member retainer including an annular ring and an insertion sleeve, including a rearward radial annular insertion surface in abutting relation with said forward facing generally radial annular surface on said ring of said tube retainer, wherein said rib includes a radial annular seal member retainer locking surface, said seal member retainer includes a plurality of legs extending rearward and radially outwardly from said ring, each said leg including a rear abutment surface in abutting relation with said seal member locking surface of said rib.