Low effort, high reliability quick coupling mechanism

Details Low effort, high reliability quick coupling mechanism Low effort, high reliability quick coupling mechanism

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With guiding means for mating of coupling part

Reexamination Certificate

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06984144

ABSTRACT:
Module components are packaged individually and delivered in a non-integrated state. These separate modules may be assembled readily without the use of specialized tools. A preferred configuration is a solid ink printer base module and a second module mounted to the base module through a quick coupling, quick release mechanism. The coupling mechanism may include a hinge and a self-actuating catch. A module coupling system with complementary parts on each module comprises: a first module having a coupling housing and a catch engagement surface, and a second module having a physical, three-dimensional guide surface, a biased retractable catch, a catch decoupling device, and a catch reset mechanism.

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