Modified Ball and Socket Coupling

Patent · Tue May 23 00:00:00 EDT 1961

OSTI ID:4019010

Conley, Jr, W. R.; Pitman, R. W.

A ball and socket coupling arrangement is given in which the male and female members may be engaged or disengaged without visual aid. The female member has an internal spherical seat through which slots are provided to accommodate appropriately arranged and shaped ribs in the male ball member. After engagement of the members, one or both are rotated to lock them together to prevent accidental disengagement.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-15-017050
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): 2,984,995
• OSTI ID: 4019010
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
JOINTS
MACHINE PARTS
PLANNING
RIBS
ROTATION
SPHERES