Coupler for a mount system

Details Coupler for a mount system Coupler for a mount system

2005-04-15

2008-10-28

Sandy, Robert J (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Manually releaseable latch type

C403S315000, C403S319000, C403S326000, C403S328000, C248S124100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07441981

ABSTRACT:
A coupler comprises a male component and a female component including an interior chamber for receiving the male component. A catch extends into the interior chamber for cooperating with the male component to axially secure the male component with respect to the female component. A release comprises a slide located adjacent the catch, whereby depression of a button on the catch causes the catch to resiliently deform and move along the slide to a position free of engagement with the male component. The coupler can be used to attach a holder for holding an auxiliary device to a clamp. The coupler has a first position wherein the holder is spaced a first distance from the clamp and is fixed rotationally relative to the clamp, and a second position wherein the holder is spaced a second distance from the clamp and is free to rotate with respect to the clamp while remaining coupled to the clamp.

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