Patent ID: 11971430
Assignee: nan
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G  H

Claim 10:
11. A method of engaging an engaging device, the engaging device comprising:
an interchangeable test adapter (ITA) comprising a locking bushing; and
a locking mechanism comprising:
a plunger comprising a plunger head at a first end thereof,
a leaflet insert comprising locking tabs, the leaflet insert disposed over the plunger,
a sleeve disposed over the leaflet insert,
an over-dead-center (ODC) link connected to the plunger at a second end thereof opposite to the first end, and
a handle connected to the ODC link,

the method comprising rotating the handle 90° by a user from an unlocked position to a locked ODC position, wherein the locking mechanism is locked with the ITA during a full 90° rotation of the handle.