Patent ID: 6462715
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A quick disconnect assembly for precise connection and disconnection of components, the quick disconnect assembly comprising:a first component having a first fitting and a second component having a second fitting, wherein the first fitting is configured to seat against the second fitting; a receiver secured to the first fitting, wherein the receiver is configured to correspondingly house the second fitting upon selective insertion of the second fitting into the receiver, wherein the receiver includes a contact face, a fork end brace, and a threaded aperture; a fork having a contact face, a base portion, and two legs with leg ends, the base portion including a securement knob with threadings, wherein rotation of the securement knob advances or retracts the threadings; whereby insertion of the ends of the legs under the fork end brace of the receiver and rotation of the fork legs about the fork end brace causes the contact face of the fork to seat against the contact face of the receiver, and whereby tightening of the securement knob causes the threadings of the fork to secure into the threaded aperture of the receiver, thereby securing the fork against the receiver.