Joints and connections – Manually releaseable latch type – Spring biased manipulator
Patent
1989-03-22
1990-02-13
Reese, Randolph A.
Joints and connections
Manually releaseable latch type
Spring biased manipulator
403383, 403 50, 403322, F16B 700
Patent
active
049001825
ABSTRACT:
A lock and release apparatus comprises an integrally cooperating bar and collar combination which provides a variety of gripping and releasing arrangements; wherein the bar of such combination defines a plurality of circumferentially alternating surfaces, including at least one flat surface and one arcuate surface; and, wherein the collar of such combination defines a ball and cam relationship which cooperates with the arcuate surface of the bar to provide a gripping action between the bar and collar, which is releasable by variety of arrangements made functional by the present invention.
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Bordas Carol I.
Isaf Louis T.
Reese Randolph A.
Stillwagon Applied Techonology Incorporated
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