Abstract: A receiver-dehydrator assembly for use in an automobile air conditioning system is provided which incorporates a seamless, aluminum canister with universal-style inlet-to-outlet connector construction. The universal orientation feature consists of an octagonal perimeter at the top of the canister, which accommodates location of the outlet connector in relation to the inlet connector in any 45 degree radial increment. Mechanical joining processes are employed during the manufacturing of this assembly, so as to maximize the cleanliness and dimensional integrity of the assembly. The versatile, one piece canister design provides a clean, seamless, leak free integral assembly.

Abstract: A quick connect coupling assembly includes a socket defined by a stepped bore in a body member, a tubular retainer nut threadingly received in the socket and a plug member carrying an O-ring seal that extends through the retainer nut and into the socket an axial extent whereby the O-ring seal is positioned to effect a seal relative to the plug member and an internal wall of the socket. The retainer nut having a shank portion defining circumferentially spaced apart flexible retainer fingers adapted to abut against an inclined radial shoulder of the plug member to effect its axial operative position within the socket.