Patent ID: 9239127
Filing Date: 2016-01-19
CPC Classification: F16C,F16M,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A rotatable joint comprising: a first joint member for connection to a reference frame; a second joint member connected with the first joint member and configured for rotation relative to the first joint member about an axis while connected with the first joint member; and an adjustable stop mechanism defining first and second limits of rotation of the second joint member relative to the first joint member, the stop mechanism comprising: wherein the first part is configured to be selectively positioned with respect to the first joint member to define the first limit of rotation of the second joint member relative to the first joint member, wherein the first part of the adjustable stop mechanism is configured to be rotatable around a circumference or a periphery of the first joint member, wherein the first part has means for registered interconnection with the first joint member to fix the first stop against rotation about said axis relative to the first joint member at any of a plurality of positions by axial engagement with the first joint member, and wherein the means for registered interconnection comprises a first detent mechanism and includes one or more recesses or projections formed in or on the first part for receipt of, or engagement with, one or more complementary projections or recesses on or in the first joint member in an axial direction.