Releasable connector apparatus
US4684285A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/61
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a releasable connector comprising a male part presenting four mutually inclined faces forming a tetrahedral wedge, and a female part presenting three walls for mating with the faces of the male part when the male part is inserted therein. A locking device is mounted on one of the two parts and applies a locking force, urging the wedge into intimate contact with the female part to lock the male part in position. The locking means is movable to a release position in which it frees the male part for insertion and withdrawal in a direction transverse to the face. The mutual inclinations of the three faces are sufficient to avoid jamming of the connector.
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