| 摘要 |
<p>A fluid coupling assembling having a coupling body (12) provided with generally concentric first and second bores (36, 38) of greater and lesser diameters, respectively, there being a radial surface (40) between the bores, the first bore (36) also being provided with a generally cylindrical groove (44). A resilient retainer (14) is assembled within the generally cylindrical groove (44), the retainer having a plurality of prongs (52) which extend inwardly towards the second bore (38). A bushing (15) is a force or press fit into the first bore (36) between the cylindrical groove 44 and the radial surface (40). A seal 16 is disposed within the coupling body (12) between the bushing (15) and the radial surface (40). The fluid line (24) which is adapted to be associated with a coupling assembly is provided with a flange (26) which is engaged by the free ends (58) of the resilient prongs (52) when the fluid line is fully assembled within the fluid coupling body to hold the fluid line in place, the fluid line being provided with a controlled leak path (74) which permits the discharge of fluid only when the end portion (24e) is not fully assembled.</p> |
