Quick connector with secondary latch

A quick connector coupling comprising:

• a hollow female connector body having slots formed therethrough to define at least one radial ledge, and hinge means formed on a exterior surface;
• a male member received in said connector body and having an enlarged annular upset;
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• a latch attached to said hinge means and including latching means, said latch being movable to a latched position wherein said latching means extends through a first slot and is positioned between said at least one radial ledge and said upset to prevent removal of said male member from said connector body, said latch further including catch beams which extend through second and third slots, said catch beams defining catch edges which engage catch surfaces defined by said second and third slots to secure said latch in said latched position.

A quick connector coupling comprising:

• a hollow female connector body having hinge means formed on an exterior surface;
• a male member received in said connector body and having an enlarged annular upset;
• and
• a latch attached to said hinge means and being movable to a latched position wherein a latching beam extends through a first slot formed in said connector body and is positioned between a radial ledge defined by said first slot and said upset to secure said male member in said connector body, and first and second catch beams extend through second and third slots in said connector body and engage catch edges defined by said second and third slots to secure said latch in said latched position.