| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is a quick connector preferably for use in connecting a fuel filler neck (24) to a fuel tank. The connector includes a housing (12) having a first end (15) which receives a tube (24) or nipple having an upset portion (26) which is preferably mounted to the fuel tank. The connector includes a sliding collar (14) with expandable fingers (42), a compression ring (16) mounted about the collar (14) and retaining fork (18) for retaining the collar (14) and ring (16) within the housing (12). The upset can be inserted past the expandable fingers (42) with little force. When the tube (24) is attempted to be withdrawn, the compression ring (16) compresses the fingers about the tube (24) restricting release requiring exceedingly larger forces to remove the tube (24). The opposite end of the connector of the disclosed embodiment includes a quick connect for connecting a hose (28) to the housing (12). This connector includes a compression sleeve (68) which is mounted about the hose (28) and compressed by a locking means (90, 92) which locks to the housing (12).</p> |
