Quick attach/release adapter mechanism

Details Quick attach/release adapter mechanism Quick attach/release adapter mechanism

1998-01-22

1999-04-27

Kim, Harry C.

Joints and connections

Manually releaseable latch type

Having operating mechanism

403321, B25G 300

Patent

active

058972692

ABSTRACT:
An eyepiece adapter mechanism for providing a quick positive engagement to an interfacing instrument such as a B-styled endoscope. The adapter mechanism comprises a rigid back plate for providing a permanent attachment for the mechanism. A C-clip retainer positioned within a circumferential chamber of the back plate acts as a locking ring under the elastic force of the C-clip material itself to provide a grip around the interfacing instrument when installed into the back plate. An outwardly protruding portion of the C-clip, acting as a lever, releases the interfacing instrument when the level is moved toward a fixed post located a predetermined distance from the lever to facilitate single handed operation. An alternate embodiment provides a quick attach/release adapter without an eyepiece and employing a C-clip retainer.

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