| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention tool (20) is used for installing snap-in retainers (184) within a quick connect assembly (180) and is comprised of a body (26) with an insertion mechanism projecting therefrom. The body (26) is axially split thereby forming a pair of opposing shackles (80 and 82) which are transversely separable from one another for operative association around a male tubular member (182). In one embodiment, the insertion mechanism is comprised of a plurality of fingers (30) which are pivotably collapsible toward an axial centerline (122) of the body (26).</p> |
