Quick change connection for filling and capping machines
US5671585A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2007/0066
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A quick connect clamp for a bottling machine is provided. The quick connect clamp includes a bayonnet clamp having a rod portion and a complementary rod grasping portion. The rod portion including a handle at one end for actuating the clamp and locking projections on the other end for inserting within the rod grasping portion, the rod portion including a spring mechanism for placing the clamp in tension in a locked position. The locking projections coact with a cam surface on the rod grasping portion to lock and unlock the clamp.
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