Patent ID: 6286963
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A quick connect and disconnect device for removably connecting a telescope accessory characterized by a threaded mounting bore with a telescope characterized by a threaded mounting sleeve complementary to the mounting bore, said device comprising: a telescope adapter member and an accessory adapter member, said telescope adapter member having an inner end with a threaded adapter bore for connection with the mounting sleeve of the telescope and an outer end with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially projecting pins, said accessory adapter member having an outer end with a threaded adapter sleeve for connection with the mounting bore of the accessory and an inner end having a cylindrical sleeve receivable over the outer end of the telescope adapter member and including a plurality of L-shaped radial slots in said cylindrical sleeve having axial portions intersecting circumferential portions, said radial slots registering with said projecting pins and detatachably connectable to said telescope adapter member by axial and circumferential relative movement.