Safety lock system for test head mount
US6911816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/041
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A safety lock system prevents unlocking of a balanced loaded unit when the loaded unit becomes unbalanced. A plurality of calipers applies pressure on opposite sides of a guide rail. A lock block couples the load to at least one of the calipers for movement of the load along the guide rail. A rotatable handle is coupled to the calipers through a shaft. Rotation of the handle locks or unlocks the lock block against vertical movement. A safety block is coupled to the loaded unit and is moveable with the loaded unit for preventing rotation of the handle upon a preselected movement of the loaded unit relative to the lock block.
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