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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2011
Douglas John Callahan, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Juris Julijs Pruzinskis, Janesville, WI (US);
Steve Mixter, Howell, MI (US);
Michael Longhenry, Waiworth, WI (US);
Brent J. Ertl, Darien, WI (US);
Douglas John Callahan, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Juris Julijs Pruzinskis, Janesville, WI (US);
Steve Mixter, Howell, MI (US);
Michael Longhenry, Waiworth, WI (US);
Brent J. Ertl, Darien, WI (US);
Miniature Precision Components, Inc., Walworth, WI (US);
Abstract
The quick connector assembly includes an insertion member that is inserted along a longitudinal axis into a receiving member. A retaining member is disposed in the receiving member for movement in a direction of insertion that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A positioning member is disposed in the receiving member and includes a biasing portion that extends angularly from a base portion to a pair of blocking portions. The blocking portions move between an extended position and a retracted position and are oriented opposite the direction of insertion of the retaining member to block the retaining member from moving into a fully inserted position when the biasing portion is in the extended position. An annular collar of the insertion member engages the blocking portions when the insertion member is axially inserted in the receiving member to move the blocking portions into the retracted position. As a result, the retaining member is free to be moved into the fully inserted position to secure the insertion member relative to receiving member.