| 摘要 |
A mechanism, for detachably connecting a chute (14) to a hopper (12) having an outlet (16) for delivering parts (11) therefrom, includes a plug (14a) constituted by one end portion of the chute (14), and a socket (16a) constituted by a free end portion of the outlet port (16) of the hopper (12) for receiving the plug (14a) tightly. A spring-biased ball (19) is carried by a wall (16b) of the socket (16a), and is movable between a projected position in which it projects into the socket (16a), and a retracted position in which it is retracted out of the socket (16a). The plug (14a) has a locking recess (22) for receiving the ball (19) when the plug (14a) is inserted in the socket (16a) in position for correct connection. With this mechanism, the chute (14) can be attached to, or detached from, the hopper (12) with only a single simple snap action. |
