Patent ID: 8146227
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B60R,B64D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for coupling a first structure to a second structure where the second structure is movable relative to the first structure comprising: providing a first fitting connected to the first structure, the first fitting defining a raceway, a first bearing surface, and a first engagement feature, the raceway defined by walls, and a second fitting connected to the second structure, the second fitting defining a cylindrical hub, a second bearing surface, and a second engagement feature, the first engagement feature comprising a surface, and the second engagement feature comprising a wall and a lip such that engaging the first engagement feature with the second engagement feature holds the wall against the lip, and the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface comprising curved surfaces in contact; guiding the raceway of the first fitting into engagement with the hub of the second fitting with at least one guide defined on the second fitting so as to bring the hub into contact with a stop of the raceway; contacting the cylindrical hub with the walls of the raceway, engaging the first engagement feature of the first fitting with the second engagement feature of the second fitting thereby coupling the first fitting with the second fitting; and pivoting the second structure about the first structure to rotate the first fitting within the second fitting.