SLIDING LOCKING CONNECTOR

摘要

A sliding sleeve or collar which is cylindrical and has an elongated guide or channel fluidly connecting the outer annular wall with the inner annular wall of the sleeve is disclosed. A connector having at least one open end and an elongated slot with a floor and a pin guide through the floor is further disclosed. The pin guide is open to the inside of the connector. Between the sleeve and the slot is a pin having a pin head visible through the elongated guide and two opposing spring arms of a size and shape to fit in said slot, and a pin body which movable fits in side pin guide.

主权项

1. A locking tool-mounting connector, comprising:
an elongated connector (20) with an open end (24) forming a tool guide (26), a slot (25) and a pin guide (27) extending into the open end; a slideable sleeve (50) having pin catch guide (60); and, a movable pin assembly (30) having a pin head (38), a first curved spring arm (32) and a second curved spring arm (34) extending therefrom, a pin body (36) having a distal end (37); and, wherein the arms are asymmetrical, with one arm above the other arm.