Patent ID: 6695363
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A61N,Y10T

Abstract:
A latching mechanism for latching an accessory to a frame of a radiation therapy system, comprising:a primary lock, comprising: a main body, an engagement tang at a first end and a first side of the main body, a locking tang at the first end and a second side of the main body, the second side of the main body being opposite to the first side of the main body, and a return spring at the second side of the main body wherein the main body is pivoted clockwise when the return spring is uncompressed; and a retainer shaft coupled to a second end of the primary lock and a second end of the main body, the second end of the primary lock being opposite to the first end of the primary lock, the second end of the main body being opposite to the first end of the main body, wherein the secondary lock is fixedly positioned when the protrusion engages the accessory and the head resides between the engagement tang and the locking tang.