Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-28
2002-04-02
Kim, Harry C. (Department: 3629)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
C403S157000, C403S319000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06364566
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a universal connector that is used to link various components of a remote controlled or hobby aircraft together. More specifically, the present invention concerns a U-shaped connector that includes a self-contained latch which coacts with a pin.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In remote control aircraft, a number of moving parts need to be linked together in order to operate the device. To do this, connectors are often used which link moving parts such as a servo arm to the control horn of a flap.
However, by design, the parts of a remote control aircraft are often reduced in size, and as a result, the components are often difficult to manually manipulate and are difficult to keep from losing. This is especially true with respect to retaining pins and locking clips.
The present invention is designed to provide a more user friendly connector in which the latch or locking clip forms part of the connector. This makes the device easier to use and reduces incidence of losing the small sized clips during use.
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Du-Bro Products, Inc.
Kim Harry C.
Niro Scavone Haller & Niro
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