Quick connector latch verification utilizing a scannable code

A connector comprising:

• a connector body having a receiving portion including first, second and third flanges surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive a pipe therein;
• a latch member having at least a first leg retained on the receiving portion adjacent the first flange, the first leg including a cover member extending from the first leg over the first flange, a second leg positioned in spaced relationship from and parallel to the first leg, the first and second legs located between the first and third flanges with the second flange interposed between the first leg and second leg and the latch member movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position, wherein in the pipe insertion position the pipe is inserted into the internal passage;
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• a scannable code applied to the flange and hidden by the cover in the pipe insertion position,
• wherein the latch member is moved to the latched position retaining the pipe to the connector body and moving the cover member to uncover a scannable code representing the latched position.

A method for verifying a latched connection of a connector, the method comprising:

• providing a connector body having a receiving portion including first, second and third flanges surrounding an internal passage the internal passage arranged to receive a pipe therein;
• providing a latch member retained on the receiving portion, the latch member having a first leg and a second leg positioned in spaced relationship from and parallel to each other, the first and second leg s located between the first and third flanges with the second flange interposed between the first leg and second leg, the latch member movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position, wherein in the pipe insertion position the pipe is inserted into the internal passage;
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• moving the latch member to the latched position retaining the pipe to the connector wherein a scannable code becomes readable verifying the latched position.