Ring latched coupler
US5018901A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ring latched coupler includes a male assembly having a plurality of grooves and a female assembly having a plurality of slots. The female assembly is configured to receive the male assembly. A latching ring is rotatably carried by the female assembly. The latching ring is configured such that upon rotation of the male and female assemblies relative to the latching ring, portions of the latching ring extend through the slots in the female assembly to engage grooves in the male assembly.
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