Patent ID: 6811348
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: A42B,F16B,F16M,G02B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for locking a position of a moving part with respect to a fixed part, the moving part being positioned with respect to the fixed part isostatically, the device comprising:a female dovetail belonging to the fixed part; a male-dovetail belonging to the moving part, wherein bases of the female and male dovetails are in contact and define three first isostatic points, and wherein two inclined faces in contact, each belonging to one of the female and male dovetails, respectively, define fourth and fifth isostatic points; and means for generating a force opposing a loss of contact of a plurality of points of isostatic contact between the moving part and the fixed part so as to lock the position.