Joints and connections – Manually releaseable latch type
Patent
1993-05-25
1995-08-08
Bertsch, Richard A.
Joints and connections
Manually releaseable latch type
403 24, 403 18, 526551, F16B 2106
Patent
active
054393108
ABSTRACT:
A releasable coupling device for connecting two members to one another where a collet type fastener has normally retracted latching fingers insertable into a latching recess and a longitudinally movable expander for activating the fastener. The longitudinal movement is retained with a paraffin actuated system which can reset. The longitudinal movement of the expander in one direction is through a one way threaded ratchet system which provides an automatic locking action and the expander is movable in either direction by an independently operated threaded action.
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Evenson Erik E.
Lupo Christian P.
Wesselski Clarence J.
Bertsch Richard A.
Cate James M.
Fein Edward K.
Miller Guy M.
The United States of America as represented by United States Nat
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