Quick disconnect with locking feature for pick and place devices
US4943181A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/598
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick disconnect device having a locking feature for securing the quick disconnect device in a lock position is provided for connecting tooling attachments to the boom of an electromechanical feeder used with pick and place operations. The locking action utilizes a cam and follower arrangement and is provided by a detent in a lock position of the cam contour. The detent retains the cam follower in the lock position and prevents the cam follower from becoming unintentionally released, preventing the tooling attachment from becoming loose or disconnected from the boom.
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