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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2000
Minoru Kawasaki, Komaki, JP;
Kazuhito Kasahara, Komaki, JP;
Atsuo Miyajima, Inuyama, JP;
Kazushige Sakazaki, Komaki, JP;
Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd., Komaki, JP;
Abstract
A connecting structure including a press-fitting body of a press-fitting member is press-fitted into one end of a resin tube to thereby form a diameter-enlarged end portion at one end of the resin tube and fixedly engage an axially-inner end portion of the diameter-enlarged end portion with inner circumferential surface of a base portion of a connection member . A sealing member is fitted into an annular outer circumferential groove formed in the outer circumference of the diameter-enlarged end portion. An end portion of a mating member is fitted onto or inserted into the diameter-enlarged end portion, so that the end portion engages the outer circumference of the sealing member in a fluid-tight condition. Upon insertion or fitting of the end portion of the mating member, a second engagement portion projecting radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the end portion of the mating member engages arm portions of the connection member.