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A water purifier includes a quick connect connector in a port that receives a tube that carries the water. The tube is received along the axis of the port in a first reference direction along the axis. The connector is assembled by inserting, in sequence, a support ring, an O-ring, and a plug into t

A water purifier includes a quick connect connector in a port that receives a tube that carries the water. The tube is received along the axis of the port in a first reference direction along the axis. The connector is assembled by inserting, in sequence, a support ring, an O-ring, and a plug into the port along the axis, but in a direction opposite the first direction. The plug is held in place by adhesive or conventional welding. To complete the assembly, a collet is inserted into the port along the axis and in the first direction. A tube is then connected to the water purifier by urging the tube through the collet, along the axis, and in the first direction. The tube is gripped by the collet, supported by the support ring, sealed by the O-ring, and stopped against the plug.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A water purifier that receives a provided tube with a provided collet, the tube for conducting water, the purifier providing a fluid seal to the tube, the purifier comprising:a. a collet retainer that retains the collet and the tube in mechanical communication with the wa

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A water purifier that receives a provided tube with a provided collet, the tube for conducting water, the purifier providing a fluid seal to the tube, the purifier comprising:a. a collet retainer that retains the collet and the tube in mechanical communication with the water purifier;b. first means for purifying water, the first means in fluid communication with the tube and enclosed by an enclosure, the enclosure joined to the collet retainer, the enclosure comprising a stepped bore, the bore comprising a first step at a first diameter, a second step at a second diameter greater than the first diameter, the first step providing a sealing surface, and the second step providing a supporting surface;c. an O-ring on the sealing surface, for sealing the tube to the sealing surface; andd. a support ring in mechanical communication with the first step to retain the O-ring on the sealing surface, the support ring in further mechanical communication with the supporting surface, wherein the support resists a radial moment in the tube by coupling the moment to the enclosure through the support ring.