Joints and connections – Including ancillary means blocking disconnection of joint – Blocker is catch or key
Patent
1995-03-27
1997-07-29
Kim, Harry C.
Joints and connections
Including ancillary means blocking disconnection of joint
Blocker is catch or key
403329, 4034071, 411338, 24662, F16B 506
Patent
active
056516320
ABSTRACT:
A plastic retainer assembly for joining components to the end of a cylindrical post comprises a retainer having a body with a shell extending therefrom. The shell has an axially extending center opening adapted to be closely received on the post. Gripping teeth are carried by the shell and are mounted for radial movement between a radial inner position for gripping the post and a radial outer non-gripping position. A lock ring is engaged about the shell and is slidable axially thereof from a first to a second position. The lock ring includes camming surfaces for driving the gripping teeth to their radial inner position as the lock ring moves from its first to its second position. A latch subassembly is provided for preventing movement of the lock ring from the second to the first position.
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Kim Harry C.
TRW Inc.
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