Apparatus and system for engaging and disengaging quick-release couplings

摘要

A method and apparatus for connecting and disconnecting components of a quick-release coupling. A lever pivotably connected to a support structure configured to hold a first component of the quick-release coupling and a retractable component associated with the first component is rotated. The lever is configured to substantially align a second component of the quick-release coupling with a longitudinal axis through the first component. A retraction mechanism configured to retract the retractable component away from a receiving end of the first component is activated in response to the rotation of the lever. A coupling of the second component with the first component is controlled in response to the rotation of the lever and retraction of the retractable component.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a support structure comprising:
a first portion configured to hold a first component;a second portion configured to hold a second component in alignment with a longitudinal axis through the first component; anda third portion configured to hold a retractable component associated with the first component; a retraction mechanism pivotably connected to a lever and to the third portion of the support structure; and the lever pivotably connected to the second portion of the support structure, wherein rotation of the lever moves the second component along the longitudinal axis and causes the retraction mechanism to retract the retractable component away from a receiving end of the first component, and wherein retraction of the retractable component away from the receiving end of the first component allows the second component to be one of connected to and disconnected from the first component.