Spherical safety joint with manual or automatic coupling and quick release, with adjustable force
OwnerFabio Manieriinventor
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Abstract
The subject device is an adjustable coupling and quick release safety system, both automatic and manual and is applicable at a wide range of applications. It is mainly composed of two elements called “receptacle” (1, 2, 3) and “sphere” (8). The coupling and/or the release are controlled by a spring (5) with adjustable force, the coupling and/or the release can be made for direct pressure between the two elements or manually via a lever (6). The system also allows the angular and rotational movement of the sphere (8) which may however also not to be oscillating or rotating. The current state of the technique involves articulated sphere joints with fixed coupling or with connections of different kind.
Claims8
Universal joint assembly capable of joining two fixed or movable parts of any machine or mechanical structure, said joint assembly is composed of:
- a fixed part (1) without hinge named fixed semi receptacle, a fixed part (2) with a hinge connected to a movable part (3) with the same hinge, named movable semi receptacle, a hinge pin (7) joining the said elements (2) and (3), a spring (5) adjustable by the coaxial screw (4) capable to generate a force that contrasts the opening of the element (3) which together with the element (1) forms a receptacle for containing the sphere with shank (8), a manual release lever (6).
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