Coupling mechanism
US4404714A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/604
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling mechanism is disclosed which is adapted for transverse coupling to a keeper pin. A housing is provided for transversely receiving the keeper pin. Detent bodies associated with the housing are included for releasably coupling to the keeper pin. A sleeve is slidably associated with the housing for releasably locking the detent bodies in a coupled position with the keeper pin. A spring is included for normally biasing both the detent bodies and the sleeve to the detent locking position.
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