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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 1995
Filed:
Sep. 24, 1993
Gary Klinger, Warren, MI (US);
Anthony Carman, Waterford, MI (US);
Rick Kelley, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Darrell Wilczynski, Oxford, MI (US);
ITT Corporation, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
An insertion indicator employed in conjunction with a quick connector assembly includes a base member carried within a female housing, two or more leg members extending axially from the base member and terminating adjacent an axial housing opening. A generally annular indicator member is disposed substantially within the housing opening and releasably engages the ends of the leg members. Means are provided to axially displace the base member upon engagement of the male and female elements to effect separation of the base and indicator members. Guide and limiting means are provided to ensure proper orientation of the indicator device relative to the quick connector before and during coupling of the male and female elements.