Patent ID: 6170397
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: F42C

Abstract:
A control mechanism, comprising:a first cam configured for spring-loaded rotation in a direction of rotation, said first cam positioned between two leads which can conduct an energetic transmission therealong when coupled to one another;a lead coupler made of a material capable of conducting said energetic transmission, said lead coupler coupled to said first cam, said lead coupler sized and shaped such that said two leads are coupled to one another by said lead coupler when said first cam achieves a prescribed position;a second cam configured for rotation and disposed adjacent to said first cam for firstly maintaining said first cam in a first position different than said prescribed position prior to rotation of said second cam, for secondly permitting said spring-loaded rotation of said first cam from said first position to said prescribed position after rotation of said second cam commences, for thirdly inhibiting said spring-loaded rotation of said first cam from said prescribed position for a prescribed period of time during continued rotation of said second cam, and for fourthly permitting said spring-loaded rotation of said first cam from said prescribed position during continued rotation of said second cam after completion of said prescribed period of time; anda cam rotator coupled to said second cam for rotating said second cam.