Coupling and method for assembling the same

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) comprises a plurality of extensions (134) extending in the axial direction of the coupling, each extension having two sides parallel to the axial direction of the coupling, each side being in contact with a side (148) of a locking element (140), respectively.

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element (150) comprises a locking element groove (152) for engaging the plurality of locking elements (140).

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) comprises a separate elastic element (132) urging each locking element (140) inwardly.

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each locking element (140) is a separate element and is substantially rectangular with one rounded end (142) and an opposite end (144) having a groove (146).

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) is arranged between a shoulder (126) and the retaining element (150), the shoulder (126) being formed by the opening (110) and a second opening (120).

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a sealing element (160) is arranged on the main body (100), and/or on the holder (130), for sealing against the nipple.

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) is arranged between a stop (128) and the retaining element (150), the stop (128) being arranged in the opening (110).

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) is made out of plastic.

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (130) holds 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 locking elements (140).

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling is a push-pull coupling, or a click-to-connect coupling.

The coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element (150) engages the main body (100) by threads (114).

Method for assembling a coupling according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

• inserting the holder (130) with the locking means (140) into the main body (100);
• and
• retaining the holder (130) in the main body (100) with the retaining means (150).