Connector assembly having control lever actuation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5368496
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08164578

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A connector mechanism for locking together first and second mating connector elements comprises a locking lever geared to rotate a locking rod returned by one of the connector elements. The tip of the locking rod extends into a mating recess in the other of the connector elements. When the rod is rotated, a helical member extending therearound slides along a cooperating arcuate member formed in the recess, locking the two elements together. The actuating rod is rotated by a control lever, enabling one-hand operation of the connector, and providing a readily ascertainable visual indication of the status of the connection. A locking member may be provided for preventing rotation of the lever except when the elements have been correctly assembled to one another.

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TETRAD CORPORATION12741 E CALEY AVENUE UNIT 126 ENGLEWOOD CO 80111 CO

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
de, Angeli Michael North Potomac, MD 3 114
Ranalletta, Joseph V Englewood, CO 48 3749

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