Connection Mechanism
AssigneeAppleton Grp LLC
InventorsHarsha N. Devappa, Vinaya N. Kubsad, Santosh K. Patil, Timothy E. Graff
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Abstract
The present disclosure is related to the field of mechanical engineering. In particular, the present disclosure relates to the field of connection mechanisms. As compared with the conventional mechanisms, the connection mechanism of the present disclosure reduces the effort associated with the mounting of lighting fixtures, and does not cause undesired twisting of cables. The principle use of the connection mechanism disclosed in the present disclosure is to provide secure and easy connection between two elements.
Claims16
A connection mechanism for connecting a first element to a second element, said connection mechanism comprising:
- a plurality of bayonet tabs configured on one of said first element and said second element;
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- a plurality of bayonet slots engageable with said plurality of bayonet tabs, said plurality of bayonet slots configured on one of said first element and said second element that does not contain the plurality of bayonet tabs, wherein said plurality of bayonet tabs are aligned with said plurality of bayonet slots, subsequent to which, said first element is partially rotated with respect to said second element to facilitate the reception of said plurality of bayonet tabs within said plurality of slots, thereby providing a connection between said first element and said second element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.