Flexible finger connection
US11413733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B21/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch and catch arrangement is disclosed, whereby a sleeve supporting a flexible hinge with an extended finger is oriented over a fluid connection to a socket guide. The sleeve is oriented to the tool collar to place a flexible hinge and finger over the bearing guide. The finger moves upward when a tool is inserted into a tool socket, and the flexible hinge, properly oriented by the alignment catch/latch, keeps the finger in the tool socket while allowing necessary movement to insert and remove a tool.
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