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Tubular coupling

  • US 5,387,016 A
  • Filed: 03/29/1994
  • Issued: 02/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector for joining together a pair of fluid carrying hose members in an automotive vehicle, comprising:

  • a generally tubular body having a first end, a radially outward flared second end adapted to matingly engage a quick connect coupling formed on one of said fluid carrying hose members and a shoulder interposed therebetween, said first end including a plurality of angled barbs projecting from an outer surface thereof and being adapted to be inserted into one of said hose members;

    a generally tubular liner having a predetermined length press-fit into said first end of said body and being fabricated from a material different from that of said body;

    a generally cylindrical, cup-shaped collar surrounding the outer surface of said first end of said body, said collar having an open end and a terminating end, said terminating end abutting said shoulder of said body, said collar being adapted to be crimped over the other of said fluid carrying hose members such that a plurality of axially spaced crimp projections are formed therein to resist axial movement of said hose member; and

    means for resisting axial displacement of said collar on said body, said means comprising a roll formed bead formed against an interior surface of said collar terminating end.

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