Method and apparatus for selectively attaching a first item to a second item
US11493069B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B5/121
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An attaching apparatus includes a first member which has an axle member. A second member has a slot having a center plane and a cylindrical channel having a longitudinal centerline. The longitudinal centerline of the cylindrical channel lies within said center plane of said slot. The second member has a grip operatively associated with a spring and moveable between a first extended position and a second compressed position. The grip can selectively secure the axle member of said first member within the cylindrical chamber.
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