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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2004
Jim Kerin, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (US);
Jim Kerin, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (US);
TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, Warren, MI (US);
Abstract
A quick connector coupling for forming a joint in a fluid line system. The quick connector coupling comprises a female connector body, a male member and a latch coupled to the connector body. The female connector body has slots formed therethrough and a bore extending from an end of the connector body. The male member extends through the end of the connector body and into the bore. The male member has a tubular surface and an annular upset. The upset has a diameter greater than the diameter of the tubular surface. The latch is in abutting relationship with the male member upset. The latch includes a passive transmitter.