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US3602869A
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Multiple coupling panel
Assignee: Eaton Aeroquip LLC
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A pair of plate members have aligned apertures in which are mounted interfitting coupling elements. Pilot pins mounted on one of the members guide them into facing relation so that the coupling elements are connected. The members are held in coupled relation by toggle links at opposite ends of the members. Thus, one of the members may be stationarily secured, and a plurality of hydraulic and/or electrical couplings connected or disconnected by joining or separating the panel members.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis L Metz
- 👤 Bryce B Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/063; B62D33/073; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
In a multiple coupling panel construction, a pair of flat panel members being movable between a separated position and a joined position in which they face each other, spaced pilot pins carried by at least one of said members and coacting with apertures in the other member to properly align the members when joined, at least two pairs of aligned apertures in said members, complementary coupling elements disposed within said aligned apertures, means securing said coupling elements to said panel members and overcenter clamping means mounted at opposite ends of one of said members and engageable with the outside of the other member to draw the members together with an overcenter action, said clamping means comprising two clamping assemblies, each assembly having a lever pivoted on said member and a clamping link pivoted to said lever, open-ended slots on the other member for receiving said links, the links having cross pins engageable with the outside of said other member, said levers being swingable between unclamping positions in which said links are lifted from said other member and free to be separated therefrom, and clamping positions in which the cross pins of said links are drawn against said other member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
In a multiple coupling panel construction, a pair of flat panel members being movable between a separated position and a joined position in which they face each other, spaced pilot pins carried by at least one of said members and coacting with apertures in the other member to properly align the members when joined, at least two pairs of aligned apertures in said members, complementary coupling elements disposed within said aligned apertures, means securing said coupling elements to said panel members and overcenter clamping means mounted at opposite ends of one of said members and engageable with the outside of the other member to draw the members together with an overcenter action, said clamping means comprising two clamping assemblies, each assembly having a lever pivoted on said member and a clamping link pivoted to said lever, open-ended slots on the other member for receiving said links, the links having cross pins engageable with the outside of said other member, said levers being swingable between unclamping positions in which said links are lifted from said other member and free to be separated therefrom, and clamping positions in which the cross pins of said links are drawn against said other member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination according to claim 1, further provided with a pair of open-ended slots on said first member, said lever being pivotally mounted on brackets mounted alongside said last-mentioned slots and being within the lateral confines of the panel when in their clamping positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 2, said lever being fabricated of two parts, said link being disposed between said two parts, and coacting detent means on the overlapping portions of said lever and link to retain the lever in its clamping position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |