Patent ID: 8430221

Claim:
A mechanical power coupling system comprising: a first service connector component; a service switch operably connected to a mechanical power service source, the service switch operable for selectively transferring a mechanical power service from the mechanical power service source to the first service connector component, the service switch including a first link moveably associated with the service switch; and a second service connector component operably connectable to the first service connector component, the second service connector component including a second link associated with the second service connector component and engageable with the first link of the service switch; wherein the service switch is selectively activated to transfer a mechanical power service from the first service connector component to the second service connector component in response to movement of the first link when engaged with the second link; and wherein the second link is moveable relative to the second service connector component between an extended position and a refracted position by movement of the first link when the first link is engaged with the second link, wherein the service switch is activated to transfer the mechanical power service from the mechanical power service source to the second service connector component when the second link is in the retracted position.