Patent ID: 11859648
Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 9:
10. A joint system comprising:
a support device;
a dual sided flexure ring having a first plurality of radial extensions having a length extending in a first direction from a first side of the ring and in at least a first curved arrangement and a second plurality of radial extensions having a length extending from a second side of the ring, the first side being opposite the second side and in a second direction in at least a second curved arrangement;
a first notch area in the support device to receive first distal engagement ends of the first plurality of radial extensions wherein the first plurality of radial extensions transition from the first curved arrangement to a first straight arrangement when moved within the first notch area;
a receiving device separate from the support device, the receiving device includes a second notch area to receive second distal engagement ends of the second plurality of radial extensions wherein the second plurality of radial extensions transition from the second curved arrangement to a second straight arrangement when moved within the second notched area;
a movable device that moves along a back side of the first radial extensions and laterally towards the receiving device to engage the first distal engagement ends into the first notch area, wherein the first plurality of radial extensions flex to the first straight arrangement; and
a contact surface upon which a length of the second plurality of radial extensions engages when the second distal engagement ends are engaged within the second notch area.