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Detachable swivel and associated mount

US8516732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2011
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/592
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position.

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