Joints and connections – Distinct end coupler – Plural opposed sockets
Patent
1988-11-28
1990-03-06
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Distinct end coupler
Plural opposed sockets
403290, 403303, 403314, 403322, 434278, G09B 2300, F16D 110, B25G 318
Patent
active
049061224
ABSTRACT:
Molecular modeling constituents having plug ends are joined by a coupling having a connective sleeve and a locking sleeve. The connective sleeve receives a plug in a bore at each end thereof. Radially deflectable staves of the connective sleeve have ridges on the inside surface thereof for engaging corresponding annular grooves about the circumference of the plugs. A locking sleeve fits over the connective sleeve and allows outward radial deflection of the staves in an OPEN position for insertion/extraction of plugs into/from the coupling, and inhibits radial deflection of the staves in a lock position to prohibit insertion/extraction of plugs into/from the coupling. The OPEN and LOCK positions are relative rotational positions of the connective sleeve and locking sleeve.
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Barrett Edward J.
Hui Yee K.
Deliguori Franco
Reese Randolph A.
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