Quick connector with bracket retainer
AssigneeCooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
InventorsTisiphone A. Titus, Arthur Janik, Brian James Cardwell
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AssigneeCooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
InventorsTisiphone A. Titus, Arthur Janik, Brian James Cardwell
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A quick connector is disclosed comprising a receptacle having first and second channels formed on opposite sides of the exterior of the receptacle. A flange includes a retainer mounting part fixed on a first end of the flange. A first pair of clamping jaws extends from a second end of the flange with each clamping jaw of the first pair of clamping jaws accepted into a respective receptacle first and second channel, clasping the receptacle to the flange. The clamped bracket retainer and receptacle are then guided to have a tube inserted into an interior passage of the receptacle and the bracket retainer is attached to a rigid structure using a fastening arrangement that retains the quick connector receptacle and endform in a connected state.
A connector arranged to be installed on an endform, the endform located within a duct formed by at least two walls of a structure, the connector comprising:
An assembly of a connector and a tube, the assembly comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.