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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2003
Matthew David Lutzke, Fenton, MI (US);
Brian Graichen, Centerline, MI (US);
Matthew David Lutzke, Fenton, MI (US);
Brian Graichen, Centerline, MI (US);
Cooper Technology Services, LLC, Findlay, OH (US);
Abstract
A collet quick connect fluid coupling includes a self-centering structure that is received within a channel () in a pilot (). The channel and self-centering leg () ensures the collet () is approximately centered within the housing () as a tube () is moved into the housing. This prevents misalignment of the collet relative to the tube (). In a preferred embodiment, the collet () has a ramp () on an inwardly facing surface that cams along a surface on the pilot (), assisting the collet () in expanding when a tube () is moved into a housing ().