Patent ID: 6413113
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: B23Q,F16B,G01R

Abstract:
A kinematic coupling comprising:a male connector coupled to a first plate, of an electrical apparatus the male connector including an undercut surface; and first and second opposed jaws coupled to a second plate, each of the jaws including a protruding lip and being pivotally mounted to the second plate by a pivot pin and movable from a retracted position in which the male connector can be inserted between the jaws and an engaging position in which the jaws prevent withdrawal of the male connector from between the jaws by engaging the undercut surface of the male connector, wherein i) the jaws are biased towards their respective engaging positions by a force that is applied to the jaws at a position located on the same side of the pivot pin as the protruding lip and ii) the jaws are moved by linearly translating a probe along a direction that is substantially perpendicular to translational movement by said jaws.