Coupler for elongate article
US5689860A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44769
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elongate article coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts for severally retaining end parts of the elongate articles and a connecting part disposed between the fitting parts and adapted to interconnect the fitting parts, the connecting part having a breaking part adapted to be broken under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with one embodiment of the modification, the coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts each including one of a pair of engaging parts adapted to form mutual engagement and break the engagement under a tension exceeding a prescribed level. In accordance with another modification, the coupler comprises one or more of fitting parts and retention cancelling means adapted to induce retention of the elongate article in cooperation with the fitting parts and cancel the retention of the elongate article when a tension exceeding a prescribed level is exerted on the elongate article.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.