Patent ID: 6672869
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A plug connection, for releasably securing a model to a model base, comprising:a plug pin, connectable in snap-lock fashion to a sleeve, provided with means for preventing rotary movement of the plug pin in the sleeve; and the sleeve, which accepts the plug pin in a connectable, snap-lock fashion so as to prevent rotary movement of the plug pin in the sleeve; wherein the plug pin has at a first end not facing the sleeve a cylindrical shaft for securing an implant, said cylindrical shaft being provided with an abutment which limits a maximum penetration depth of the plug pin in the sleeve; and further wherein the plug pin is provided, at a second end of the plug pin facing the sleeve, with a spring element having at least one recess for a snap-lock connection with the sleeve, the spring element comprising at least one spring tongue.