Remote control assembly having a locking terminal
US5934150A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7081
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The locking terminal (18, 40, and 64) includes a plurality of cantilevered arms (56) defining a pocket (58). The arms (56), normally disposed in a retaining position for retaining a controlled member (62) in the pocket (58), are moveable to a receiving position for receiving the controlled member (62) into the pocket (58). The terminal (18, 40, and 64) further includes a locking means (65) for locking the arms (56) in the retaining position to lock the controlled member (62) in the pocket (58). The locking means (65) is movably supported by the terminal (18, 40, and 64) for movement between a locking position to lock the arms (56) in the retaining position and a release position allowing the arms (56) to move to the receiving position.
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