Kinematic coupling
AssigneeAehr Test Systems
InventorsFRANK OTTO UHER, JOHN WILLIAM ANDBERG, MARK CHARLES CARBONE, DONALD PAUL RICHMOND II
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Abstract
A kinematic coupling includes a male connector (94) and first and second opposed jaws (122, 124.) Each of the jaws is pivotable from a retracted position in which the male connector can be inserted between the jaws and an engaging position in which the jaws prevent withdrawal of the male connector from between the jaws. The male connector is movable between an extended and a retracted position, and is biased towards the retracted position. This provides a positive clamping force when the kinematic coupling is engaged.
Claims18
A kinematic coupling comprising:
- a male connector including an undercut surface;
- and
- first and second opposed jaws, each of the jaws being movable from a retracted position in which the male connector can be inserted between the jaws and an engaging position in which the jaws prevent withdrawal of the male connector from between the jaws by engaging the undercut surface of the male connector.
A kinematic coupling comprising:
- a male connector including an undercut surface;
- and
- at least one jaw, the at least one jaw being movable from a retracted position in which the male connector can received by the at least one jaw an engaging position in which the at least one jaw prevents withdrawal of the male connector from the at least one jaw by engaging the undercut surface of the male connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.