| CPC F16L 37/23 (2013.01) [F16L 2201/10 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
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1. A quick release locking connector, comprising:
an assembly body comprising a backstop protrusion that is configured to interact with a release collar;
the release collar disposed around the assembly body, the release collar comprising a rounded flared base;
a spring between the assembly body and the release collar;
a plurality of ball bearings disposed in a plurality of through holes, wherein each through hole passes through the assembly body;
a locking collar disposed within the assembly body; and
a locking spring disposed between the assembly body and the locking collar;
the assembly body comprising a first O-ring disposed in a first O-ring groove and a second O-ring disposed in a second O-ring groove; and
wherein the first O-ring groove and the second O-ring groove are disposed on an interior surface of the assembly body.
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