Floating clevis mechanism

A mechanical joint comprising:

• a bracket comprising a first elongated opening formed therein;
• an alignment guide comprising a second elongated opening formed therein and configured to rotatably attach to the bracket, the alignment guide rotatable about an axis with respect to the bracket between a first, floating position, and a second, non-floating position, and configured to slideably attach to a moveable end of a linear actuator;
• and
• a pin for engaging with the elongated openings of alignment guide and the bracket, and the moveable end of the linear actuator,
• wherein in the first position the first elongated opening of the bracket and the second elongated opening of the alignment guide are aligned with one another and define a single elongated opening,
• wherein in the second position the first elongated opening of the bracket and the second elongated opening of the alignment guide are partially aligned with one another and define an opening aligned with the axis, and
• wherein the bracket comprises a clevis bracket including two protrusions extending from a base, each protrusion comprising a recess for engaging with the alignment guide, and wherein the first elongated opening comprises an elongated opening formed in each of the protrusions.