Abstract: A connector includes a housing having a bore with a housing groove disposed on an inside surface of the bore with a groove establishing a release angle between a housing groove bottom and a bore inside surface. A retainer defines a spring cavity between a retainer and the release angle and a circular radial canted coil spring is disposed in the spring cavity. A pin having a tapered end and a body diameter sized for sliding engagement with the bore is provided which includes a circumferential groove in the pin body for receiving the coil spring upon insertion of the pin into the bore. A circumferential groove includes a load angle for rotating the coil spring in an orientation in which the major spring axis is parallel to the release angle upon initial withdrawal of the pin from the bore. The coil is further compressed along the spring minor axis and expands radially upon continued withdrawal of the pin from the bore.

Abstract: A connector device comprising a connector socket, a connector housing, and a connector plug. In an embodiment, the connector socket and connector plug may be configured so that they can be formed, for example, on pipe ends in a cold-forming process. The connector housing may be a plastic part that can be produced in an injection-molding process. Detent elements may secure the connector housing to the connector socket. The connector plug in turn may secure the detent elements in a locked position, so that the connector housing cannot become detached from the connector socket as long as the connector plug remains in the socket. A locking ring can secure the connector plug in the connector housing. The locking ring can, if necessary or desired, be located and configured in such a way that it can be moved into a release position with a tool.

Abstract: A coupling for a connector for fluid pipes includes a female base in which a male end-piece is inserted to produce a sealed connection. An elastically deformable C-shaped metal wire spring immobilizes the end-piece in the base. A locking sleeve is movable axially around the spring and the base between a first axial position in which the spring can deform radially towards the outside of the base, and a second axial position prohibiting the radial deformation of the spring. The sleeve has at least one radial interior recess into which the spring retracts when deformed by the end-piece in the first position. Each recess is offset axially with respect to the spring in the second position, preventing the radial deformation of the spring and thereby safeguarding the sealed connection.

Abstract: A threadless connector includes a connector body having a central bore therethrough and a retainer ring disposed in an end of the connector body, the retainer ring comprising a plurality of teeth segments, wherein the plurality of teeth segments are configured to be inwardly angled to contact an end of a conduit inserted into the connector body.

Abstract: A hose intervention clamp is provided for clamping a hose/connection nipple assembly, wherein the hose/connection nipple assembly has a hose and a connection nipple having a locking slot. The hose intervention clamp includes a locking ring, an upper clamp portion, and a lower clamp portion pivotally connected to the upper clamp portion. The upper and lower clamp portions are pivotally moveable relative to each other from a first at least partially open position to a second locking position, and in the second locking position the upper and lower clamp portions define a recess for receiving the hose/nipple assembly. The locking ring is configured to be received in the locking slot when the upper and lower clamp portions are in the second locking position. A hose intervention clamp system includes a hose/connection nipple assembly having a hose and a connection nipple having a locking slot, and the described clamp.

Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.

Abstract: A fitting for joining a corrugated conduit to a structure associated therewith is disclosed. The fitting comprises a hollow body having an inner chamber and at least two body resilient tabs extending from an end. The at least two body resilient tabs define at least two body gaps therebetween. Each of the at least two body resilient tabs defines an outwardly extending detent. The fitting also comprises a retaining ring including a flange and at least two ring resilient tabs extending from the flange and defining ring gaps therebetween. Each of the at least two ring resilient tabs defines an inwardly extending detent adapted to engage a corrugated conduit. Each of the at least two body resilient tabs is selectively inserted in a corresponding one of the at least two ring gaps, and the outwardly extending detents selectively engage an end of the flange of the retaining ring.

Abstract: An access and control device consists of a safety ring, a connector, and a separator ring. The safety ring has loops on its proximal surface. The connector has a cuff around its periphery with hooks on its distal surface. The separator ring is positioned between safety ring and cuff to not allow hooks to engage with loops. When the separator ring is removed, the hooks engage with the loops to form a connection between the safety ring and the connector/cuff assembly.

Abstract: A threadless fitting for fluidly coupling a sprinkler assembly to a pipe is provided. The sprinkler assembly includes a body having an orifice extending therethrough for fluid communication with the pipe. The fitting may include an inner annular member including a plurality of prongs extending radially inward therefrom. The plurality of prongs may be angled away from an outlet of the fitting to allow the body of the sprinkler assembly to be inserted into the fitting and prevent the body from being retracted from the fitting.

Abstract: A coupling for attaching a canister to an appliance comprises a first connector on the canister comprising screw threads and a groove and a second connector on the appliance that comprises a slip ring. The slip ring retains the canister on the appliance. An appliance comprises a canister having screw threads. A coupling connects the canister to the appliance separate from the screw threads where the coupling locks the appliance to the canister without rotating the appliance relative to the canister. The coupling locks the appliance to the canister when the canister is moved axially relative to the appliance. A canister is provided that has a connector comprising a set of screw threads for attaching the canister to a first type of appliance, and a groove for attaching the canister to a second type of appliance. A method of connecting a canister to an appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A connector for a high amperage, AC or DC connection comprises a plug and a receptacle configured to a securely mate and lock with each other. Connector receptacles comprise a locking mechanism having a bottom latch bracket having two slots, a top latch bracket having arcuate grooves and being pivotally coupled to the bottom latch bracket, and a latching rod configured to engage a plug and having guide pins extending through the slots and arcuate grooves. When the top latch bracket is in an unlocked position, the distance between the guide pins is at a maximum. Upon turning the top latch bracket, the guide pins move cooperatively within the arcuate grooves and the distance between the guide pins is minimized and the latching rod securely engages the plug.

Abstract: A filter apparatus includes a filter housing having at least one opening and a plurality of retention tabs positioned proximate to at least one of the openings and secured to the filter housing. Also included is a connection fitting having a tube segment sized and configured to be received into at least one opening of the filter housing, orientation tab or tabs secured to the connection fitting and positioned to be engageable between a portion of the plurality of retention tabs when in the installed position. A retention flange extends radially from the tube segment and is configured to retentively engage with the retention tabs to secure the connection fitting to the filter housing. The connection fitting is rotatable when the tube segment is received into the filter housing but is then rotationally locked relative to the filter housing when in the installed position.

Abstract: A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling includes a clip, a male stem having an annular clip groove adapted to receive the clip, a female port having a step groove adapted to receive the clip upon insertion of the stem into the port, and a sleeve slideably disposed about the stem adapted to abut the clip and minimize shuttling of the stem within the port. The sleeve may be biased toward the clip by a dust seal abutting a shoulder of the sleeve distal from a lead-in end of the sleeve abutting the clip. Also, the sleeve may radially retain the clip, compressed in an annular groove of the stem, and/or the sleeve abutting the clip may stabilize the clip and axially align the clip with the stem, for insertion of the stem into the port.

Abstract: A novel locking pipe joint for use in fluid-carrying pipe systems is described. The locking pipe joint of the present invention provides a system of joints that will withstand the stresses and forces imposed on a pipe system carrying fluids. The joint is constructed on a push-fit principle. Sealing rings are used to make the joint leak-proof. Splines are provided to sustain the longitudinal forces imposed on the joint, and longitudinal ribs are provided on the outer surface of the joined pipes to withstand the torsional loads. The joint is simple in its construction, easy to assemble in field and cost effective.

Abstract: In a coupling mechanism, an inner peripheral wall of a coupling main body is inscribed with an outer side ring groove of containing an outer peripheral side edge portion of a stopper member, a stopper member introducing port formed by a width wider than a width dimension of a strip member of the stopper member is inscribed at a position of an outer wall portion of the coupling main body slightly shifted from a position of inscribing the outer side ring groove to a side of an inserting front end, the stopper member is applied with a spiral torsion such that both end portions opposed to each other of the strip member slightly carry out core deviation, an inner peripheral wall of the outer side ring groove is formed by a taper face in a state of being expanded from a rear end side to a front end side in an inserting direction, also an outer peripheral wall of the stopper member is formed by a taper face of a shape in correspondence with the taper face of the outer side ring groove, the inner peripheral wall of t

Abstract: A bite type pipe connection structure is used to connect a large diameter pipe that is previously set as a standard specification. The bite type pipe connection structure includes a spacer 71 that is used for connecting a small diameter pipe P3 and serves as insertion port adjusting means for adjusting a gap between the insertion port 16 and the small diameter pipe P3, a step portion 73 serving as a step portion for small diameter that regulates the position of the tip of the small diameter pipe P3, and insertion-through hole adjusting means for bridging a gap between the insertion-through hole for large diameter of a ferrule for large diameter and the small diameter pipe P3 to adjust the insertion-through hole. The insertion-through hole adjusting means is obtained by replacing the ferrule for large diameter 3 with a ferrule for small diameter 6. This makes it possible to connect the small diameter pipe P3 with a joint main body 1 attached to an apparatus.

Abstract: A connection device for fluid lines has an annular or sleeve-shaped insert provided for assembly by plugging in a circularly cylindrical socket in a support component. The insert comprises an annular or sleeve-shaped cage element (18) in the form of a metal bent stamping with an annular support section (27) having several claw elements (33) and several support legs (34) extending from the support section in the same axial direction. The claw elements (33) serve for securing an inserted fluid line and the support legs (34) serve for supporting a preceding seal.

Abstract: An adaptor (45) for converting to a push-to-connect tube fitting/port a standard tube fitting/port body (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) having a threaded portion (11) for threaded attachment of a nut/plug (12), comprises a coupling nut/plug (12, 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612) having an axially inner threaded end portion for threaded attachment to the threaded portion (11) of the fitting/port body (10); a tube sealing member (15, 115, 215, 315, 415, 515, 615) contained within the nut/plug (12) for sealing to a tube (19) having a locking surface (22) spaced from the end of the tube (19); and a retention device (23) retained in the nut/plug (12), which nut/plug (12) has at an axially outer end thereof a central opening through which the tube (19) can be inserted into the coupling nut/plug (12), whereby the locking surface (22) can be engaged by the retention device (23) to prevent axial withdrawal of the tube (19) from the coupling nut/plug (12) once inserted; wherein sealing and retention of the tube (19) is

Abstract: An anchor washer for anchoring a first element and a second element in relative engagement, includes an annular portion from which there extends at least one tooth that is inclined relative to a central axis of the annular portion, the annular portion being designed for mounting on the first element, and the tooth having two side faces between which there extends a rubbing surface for being oriented substantially towards the second element, the surface being connected to the side faces via coupling portions, the tooth being shaped so that at least one of the coupling portions is set back from at least a portion of the surface so that the coupling portion is kept at a distance from the second element. A coupling device including such a washer is also disclosed.

Abstract: Coupler bodies with pivot rings for use in bottom loading couplers and bottom loading couplers comprising the same are disclosed. The coupler body for a bottom loading coupler may include a body sidewall having a fluid channel extending between an adapter end and a supply end. A plurality of slots may extend through the body sidewall of the coupler body. A pivot ring may extend substantially around the outer circumference of the coupler body. A plurality of interlocks may be positioned in corresponding slots in the body sidewall and pivotally engaged with the pivot ring. The interlocks are pivotable about the pivot ring between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

Abstract: A quick connector coupling assembly comprising a conductive connector body, a tubular male member with an upset, and a primary retainer. The primary retainer releasably secures the male member within the connector body. The primary retainer body includes a pair of spaced legs connected by a cross member. The retainer body includes a conductive insert with contact surfaces exposed at the retainer legs to contact the male member and at the cross member to contact the connector body.

Abstract: A method to connect piping and a piping connection, having the features of a ring connector configured to snugly fit around an external diameter of a pipe; and a piping shield connected to the ring connector, the piping shield having at least one observation window cut into the shield, wherein the piping shield covers an abutment end of the pipe to be connected, wherein a joint between the ring connector and the piping shield forms a connection.

Abstract: A pipe connector in accordance with the present invention comprises a hollow body, a rotator rotatably and co-axially sleeved on one end of the hollow body, a positioning device co-axially mounted between the hollow body and the rotator, and a holder co-axially mounted to rotator for holding the positioning device in place in the rotator. The positioning device includes a bind ring that is pre-expanded by an opener. The pipe is tightly bound to airtightly abut against the hollow body due to the restitution force of the bind ring when the pipe pushes the opener to make the opener detaching from the bind ring.

Abstract: A restrained pipe joining system is shown comprising male and female ends each having aligned circumferential grooves which form a canal for passage of a locking key strap. During manufacture, the female belled end is sequentially formed over a Rieber style gasket and then over a ring shaped casing member having an inner circumferential groove formed on its inner circumferential surface. Preferably, the ring shaped casing has circumferentially spaced teeth that act as a pipe stop in cooperation with an outer circumferential groove on the male spigot to index the pipes to be coupled.

Abstract: A plug-in coupling for fluidic systems, in particular for CO2- and fuel-conducting systems, including a housing (1) and a plug (2) which can be inserted into the housing (1). The plug (2) can be inserted by a plug stem (3) into a receiving opening (4) of the housing (1) in a manner sealed by at least one circumferential seal (5, 5a, 5b) and, when inserted, for it to be locked therein against release by a locking device having at least one latching element (7) arranged on the plug (2) and a latching shoulder (8) interacting with the latching element (7). The housing (1) has two-part design with an inner housing part (1a) and an outer housing part (1b), which can be connected releasably to the inner housing part (1a) so that it essentially surrounds the inner housing part (1a). In order to install it without destroying it, the latching shoulder (8) is formed at one end in an entry region (4a) of the receiving opening (4) on the outer housing part (1b).

Abstract: A subsea connector that includes a connector capable of selectively connecting to a spool body to form a connector assembly. The subsea connector may include an adapter ring that is capable of connecting the spool body to the connector. The connector assembly may be lowered onto a wellhead member and locked into place by a movable piston and split lock ring. While the connector assembly is in the unlocked state, the adapter ring may be rotated moving the connector up or down with respect to the spool body, which lands on the wellhead member. The movement of the connector may be used to vary the alignment of the connector locking means with respect to the locking profile of the wellhead member. This change in position may be used to modify the preload force applied to the connector when locked onto the wellhead member.

Abstract: Sanitary fitting comprising a basic element which is designed to be fastened to an object and has a passage defining an axis, a fitting part having a sleeve-shaped portion which in a free end region has a casing-side transverse groove, the sleeve-shaped portion reaching through the passage, being mounted in the basic element, and an annular, single-part guide clamp disposed coaxially to the axis and having a guide portion for the mounting of the fitting part in the basic element, and a latching portion for cooperation with the transverse groove configured as a ring groove. The guide clamp is fixed in the transverse groove and has between the guide portion and the latching portion a radial slot running in the peripheral direction. The latching portion protrudes radially outwards over the guide portion disposed in the passage and thereby cooperates with a mating shoulder configured on the basic element.

Abstract: A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling has a clip, a male portion having an annular groove adapted to receive the clip, a female portion, and a sealing element. The female portion has a dual function frustoconical portion adapted to compress the sealing element during joinder of the male portion with the female portion as well as to compress the clip into the annular groove in preparation of separating the male portion from the female portion. Further, a sleeve is slideably placed about the male portion and adapted to capture the clip compressed within the annular groove.

Abstract: Grip rings (130) for pipe push-fit fitting devices (100), having an annular structure with an external surface which has a conical and spherical like structure (132). On the inner surface (134) of the grip ring two types of annular gripping teeth (150, 152) are placed. The annular grip ring of the present invention needs to be radially deformable and is a split type allowing the grip ring to be compressed.

Abstract: Connecting assembly that includes a first pipe connection having a central axis and a second pipe connection having a central axis. The first pipe connection is structured to be insertable into the second pipe connection. A holding rib is located on each of the first and second pipe connections coaxial to the central axes, respectively, and at least one of the holding ribs includes a rear flank arranged to delimit a groove. A lock ring includes a spring strip bent in a generally circular manner through an angle of at least 240° with at least two circumferential ends and projections directed radially inwards. At least one radial surface is positionable against the rear flank of the at least one holding rib, and a spreading element is arranged so that the circumferential ends bear against the spreading element under a spring tension of the spring strip.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a tube within a receptacle. A latching component fits within the receptacle, and receives a plug member to which the tube is connected. One end of receptacle is adapted, for instance, to be attached to a tube on a motor drive unit of a breast pump assembly, or formed integrally therewith. The opposite end of receptacle receives components of the connector therein. The plug member is inserted into the latching component and has means thereon that engage corresponding means on the latching component such that the plug member is releasably secured within the latching component in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: A breakaway connector for use with a medical (e.g., catheter) or other fluid system. The connector may include two couplers that engage one another via a substantially frictionless retention device. In one embodiment, the retention device includes a biased cylindrical roller attached to one coupler that contacts an outer surface of the other coupler. The outer surface may include a grooved surface to receive the roller when the couplers are fully attached.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, a first component supported on the shaft, a second component supported on the shaft, and an isolator positioned between the first component and the second component. The second component configured such that the second component induces a force having a component parallel to the axis of the shaft. The force component parallel to the axis of the shaft induced by the second component is transferred directly to the shaft by the isolator and is isolated from the first component.

Abstract: A connector connects the ends of two fluid lines, it is useful for connecting and sealing the ends of refrigerant lines in an automotive air conditioner. A resilient seal is disposed about the end of a fluid line within each end of the passageway and a combination slotted ferrule and sealing ring member formed with a sealing ring portion and a ferrule portion is captured between the seal and a compression nut treaded onto the end of the body.

Abstract: Fluid coupling for connecting pressurised conduits. The coupling includes a spigot having a first circumferential groove disposed on an outer surface thereof and a socket having a second circumferential groove on an inner surface thereof. The spigot and the socket are adapted for axial engagement whereby the conduits are sealingly connected for fluid communication through the coupling and whereby the circumferential grooves are substantially in radial alignment. A releasable retaining member is moveable between a locked configuration, wherein the retaining member extends radially into both grooves to prevent axial disengagement of the spigot and the socket, and a release configuration wherein the retaining member is disposed substantially within one of the grooves and is substantially clear of the other to permit axial disengagement. The coupling further may include a release mechanism for moving the retaining member from the locked configuration to the release configuration.

Abstract: A method of locking tubular components in end to end relation. A first tubular body is provided having a tongue with an outwardly facing groove protruding past one end along an interior surface that has a keyway. A second tubular body is provided having a tongue with an inwardly facing groove protruding past one end along an exterior surface. A split ring is positioned in the grooves to connect the bodies. The split ring has a tapered outer surface to permit removal by an axial force. A tubular insert carries a locking key which engages the axial keyway. When the tubular insert is fully inserted into the first tubular body, the key underlies the split ring and prevents the split ring from having sufficient clearance to be withdrawn.

Abstract: A plug-in part for a plug connector arrangement is provided. The plug-in part being in the form of a piece of tubing and having a sealing portion, comprising a sealing element enclosing the piece of tubing in a circumferential direction, and a locking portion with at least one undercut, and it being possible for the plug-in part to be plugged into the receptacle of a coupling part of the plug connector arrangement in order to produce a fluid-tight connection, and for at least one locking element of the coupling part to engage behind the plug-in part in the region of the undercut. In order to develop the plug-in part so as to reduce the risk of the sealing element being adversely affected, the undercut is formed by a protrusion which projects from the outside of the piece of tubing and extends circumferentially merely over a sub-region of the piece of tubing.

Abstract: A quick connector coupling has either a linear or an angled female coupling member, a male coupling member which is attached to a radiator, a bushing, a sealing means, and a locking ring, which maintains the connection of the male coupling member and the female coupling member. The male member has at least one chamfered surface, which is complementary to a chamfered surface on the bushing element. The locking ring is disposed around the female coupling member and has a plurality of indentations which pass through apertures positioned around the collar end of the female member. These indentations interconnect with an annular groove around the male member when coupled to the female member, securing the connection.

Abstract: A plug-in connection for hydraulic lines and machines, in particular for use on motor vehicles, has a receiving part and a complementary associated plug-in part which is sealed off from the receiving part in the final assembled position. When the plug-in part is inserted into the receiving part, a spring-elastic securing element, which is fitted captively and in a prestressed manner as a spring force store on the receiving part in a pre-assembly position, is displaced by the plug-in part relative to the receiving part in such a way that, when the final assembled position is reached, its stored spring force is released by the joining movement itself and the securing element latches in a force-fitting manner between bearing surfaces of the receiving part and of the plug-in part.

Abstract: Coupling for connecting of pipe shaped sections comprising a first pipe section and a coupling device arranged to connect the first pipe section with a second pipe section. When joined together, the first pipe section is arranged to receive the second pipe section in such a way that the first pipe section and the second pipe section forms an overlapping region. The wall of the first pipe section is provided with a through hole in the overlapping region and the coupling device is adapted to protrude through the hole. The coupling device is at least at one of its ends slidably attached in such a way that a rotational displacement around, and essentially perpendicular to, the axial direction of the pipe section will give rise to a change between a first position for locking, wherein said coupling device is protruding on the inner side of the first pipe section, and a second position for release wherein the coupling device essentially not is protruding.

Abstract: A tube coupling includes a body having a cylindrical projection to engage in a tube to be secured to the body. A grab ring is mounted by arms having openings to snap onto abutments on the coupling body. The grab ring encircles with a clearance the projection and engages an outer surface of a tube pushed onto the projection to grip and resist withdrawal of the tube from the projection.

Abstract: Sealing capacity for preventing the leakage and penetration of fuel is enhanced remarkably and the entrance of foreign matters, such as mud, and water past a retainer from outside can be surely prevented. A quick connector includes a housing 12 internally provided with first sealing means 29 and 30 for sealing a gap between the metallic surface of an uncoated end part of a tube 16 and the inside surface of the housing 12, and second sealing means 33 and 34 for sealing a gap between the surface of a coated part of the tube 16 and the inside surface of the housing 12.

Abstract: A quick connect coupling having a clip, a port having an interior annular groove adapted to support the clip, a forward cylinder, a rear cylinder, and a first transition ramp, and defines a port peak distance. The coupling also has a sealing element. Additionally, the coupling also has a stem having a male connection portion including a forward annular seal groove adapted to receive the sealing element, an annular lead-in surface, a leading support cylindrical surface, a following support cylindrical surface, a camming ramp, and defines a stem peak distance. The port has an intermediate cylinder between the forward cylinder and the rear cylinder and has a second transition ramp between the forward cylinder and the intermediate cylinder and the male connection portion has a centering ramp and an intermediate support cylindrical surface between the leading support cylindrical surface and the following support cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A pipeline plug-in connection (10) has a receiving part (14), a plug-in part (16) which can be plugged into the receiving part (14), a sealing element (18) for sealing between the receiving part and the plug-in part, and an elastic securing element (20). The plug-in part has a pipe section (50) with an abutment (24) with an expanding diameter section (26) which expands in terms of its external diameter counter to the joining direction, over which expanding diameter section the securing element can be stretched, and an abutment face (28), behind which the securing element can latch. The expanding diameter section ends, with its largest external diameter substantially near or at the abutment face, wherein a flange (54) is formed on the pipe section, the flange forming a sealing face (56) at the end, against which sealing face the sealing element bears in a sealing manner when the plug-in connection is assembled.

Abstract: A removable plug-in connection for high-pressure lines, in particular brake lines in the construction of motor vehicles. The connection includes a cylindrical receiving housing (1) with a central receiving chamber (2), in addition to a tubular plug-in part, which is equipped with a peripheral retaining rib. An insertion side of the receiving housing (1) has an enlarged receiving chamber (2) in which several radially guided locking elements (5) can be retained, the elements being clamped in a direction of the interior by a retaining ring (14). The locking elements (5) include two half-shells (8) that include retainer wedges (18) that point inwards, engaging behind the retaining rib (4) in a positive fit once the plug-in part (3) has been inserted. Each half-shell (8) has a projecting centering pin on one end face, the pin constituting an extension of the internal wall and engaging in a corresponding cavity on the opposing end face when the two half-shells (8) are assembled.

Abstract: An end section of a plastic fluid line with a push-in fitting is injection molded on coaxially for sealed push-in connection to a mating element of complementary shape with the aid of a securing element which transmits axial forces. The assembly formed of an end section and push-in fitting has a first circumferential groove on the end section, in the region of which the push-in fitting is molded on with form-fitting penetration of the plastic of the push-in fitting into the first circumferential groove. The end section, in the joining direction of the push-in fitting, protrudes axially beyond the latter and has a second circumferential groove for receiving a sealing ring. A third circumferential groove for receiving the securing element is molded into the push-in fitting on the outer circumference thereof.

Abstract: A plug-in connection for pipe and hose lines with a reinforced material cross-section. The connection includes a nozzle that forms at least one catch shoulder and a connector that can be engaged with the nozzle and has at least one catch spring with legs, the latter locking behind at least one of the catch shoulders of the nozzle. In order for the connector to absorb high insertion and axial pulling forces, a double wall is disposed at least in the vicinity of the catch spring openings.

Abstract: A hose having a compressible wall which is adapted to be connected at one end thereof to a nozzle of a sprayer. The other end is attached to a stub pipe or stem extending from a tank of the sprayer which can contain a pressurized liquid which flows through the hose and is sprayed via the nozzle. The coupling provides a quick connection for the hose to the pipe stem and also allows the coupling/hose assembly to freely rotate 360° while remaining sealed. The coupling is an assembly of a nipple and a sleeve retainer having a throat which compresses the hose wall and provides a retainer, retaining the end of the hose on the nipple. A spring clip is sprung apart as the assembly of retainer, nipple, and hose is seated on the pipe stem. To disconnect or release the coupling, the spring clip is spread apart to free the assembly.

Abstract: A quick connector including a female part with a stepped bore arranged to receive an endpiece and a collar of a male part, and a latch including a ring in a housing arranged in the female part to slide radially between an eccentric position and a position coaxial with the bore, and the latch including a latching indicator mounted to slide radially in the ring between two indication positions, and at least one blocking member for blocking the indicator in a first indication position, the blocking member being movable between an indicator-blocking position and a retracted release position, and having a contact portion projecting into the female portion beyond the latch to co-operate with the collar in such a manner that the collar takes the blocking member into its release position when the male part is inserted into the female part.

Abstract: A plug-in connector for tube and hose lines includes a nozzle with a catch shoulder extending around at least a part of the outer circumference. The catch shoulder is formed by an inclined surface with a slope that increases from the outer circumference and a catch surface following in the insertion direction. A plug may be latched to the catch surface of the nozzle by at least two spaced-apart latching locations and supports a radially-displaceable, essentially U-shaped catch spring having two lateral legs formed as catch legs. Both latching locations of the catch spring can latch reliably and simultaneously, even if the nozzle is inserted into the plug at an angle, by forming the catch spring with at least one additional approximately centered latching location disposed between the plug and the nozzle. The additional latching location is located forward of the two lateral latching locations in the insertion direction.