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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2001
Philippe Poder, Guichen, FR;
Legris SA, Rennes, FR;
Abstract
The device for quickly coupling a tube to an element comprises a tubular endpiece ( ) subdivided along its axis ( ) into a first portion ( ) for connecting to the tube and a second portion ( ) for coupling to the element ( ), and fastening means ( ) for securing the tube to the endpiece and the endpiece to the element, the second portion ( ) of the endpiece ( ) possessing a groove ( ) for receiving a sealing gasket ( ). The endpiece ( ) is fitted with a sleeve ( ) for protecting the gasket ( ), which sleeve is mounted to slide between a position in which it overlies the groove ( ), thereby protecting the gasket ( ), and a disengaged position which is offset relative to the groove ( ).