| 摘要 |
A connector system suitable for truss modules comprises a tubular double-ended lug (1) having opposed end portions which may be inserted into collars of truss modules, at least one hole being defined near the end of each end portion. A locking element (10) is movable within each hole between a locked position in which the locking element (10) projects radially beyond the surface of the end portion, and a retracted position. A control strut (7, 8) is movable axially within a bore of the end portion between a first position in which the locking element (10) is thereby secured in the locked position, and a second position in which the locking element (10) is free to move into the retracted position. An actuating member (3) is positioned at a central portion of the tubular double-ended lug (1) between the end portions and is movable between a first position in which each control strut (7, 8) is in its first position, and a second position in which each control strut (7, 8) is in its second position, movement of the actuating member (3) causing movement of each control strut (7, 8). When the actuating member (3) is moved, activator elements (20) may slide along oppositely-inclined grooves (22) that are aligned at an angle to the longitudinal axis of tubular double ended lug (1).
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