Coupling mechanism

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Kennedy, Joshua T (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Biased catch or latch

By separate spring

C403S109800, C403S322100, C403S348000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871218

ABSTRACT:
A coupling mechanism, in particular for medical instruments, having a coupler plug and a coupler socket for inserting the coupler plug, where the coupler socket and coupler plug can be secured to one another by at least one spring-loaded catch connection, where the catch connection can be actuated by a safety mechanism and can be released by the coupler plug inserted into the coupler socket. To create a coupling mechanism that is simple to operate and ensures secure catching connection of the components and that are to be connected with one another, the safety mechanism should be configured as a spring-loaded catch element positioned in the coupler socket.

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