公开(公告)号：US20050084325A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10687440

申请日：2003-10-16

Applicant: Michael O'Brien ,  Richard Colleluori

Inventor： Michael O'Brien ,  Richard Colleluori

IPC: G02B7/182 ,  G02B7/183 ,  B25G3/18

CPC classification number: G02B7/183 ,  Y10T403/591 ,  Y10T403/597 ,  Y10T403/599 ,  Y10T403/602 ,  Y10T403/608

Abstract: A reusable self-aligning precision latch, including a latch body for mounting a latch assembly, and an interface cone is described herein. A lead screw, coupled to the latch body on one end, pivots at an interface on the latch body allowing for self-alignment. A drive cam having a plurality of surfaces and positioned on the lead screw engages a plurality of linkage assemblies such that at least two links are driven. A flexure ball assembly clamped by the plurality of linkage assemblies to the latch body with a pivoting clamp plate such that all clamping forces between the pivoting clamp plate and the latch body are equalized. A motor for closing and opening the self-aligning precision latch by turning the lead screw to apply and release, respectively, the clamping forces between the pivoting clamp plate and the latch body.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了可重复使用的自对准精密闩锁，包括用于安装闩锁组件的闩锁体和接口锥体。 在一端连接到闩锁体的导螺杆在闩锁体上的接口处枢转，允许自对准。 具有多个表面并定位在导螺杆上的驱动凸轮接合多个连杆组件，使得至少两个连杆被驱动。 弯曲球组件被多个连杆组件夹紧到具有枢转夹板的闩锁体上，使得枢转夹板和闩锁体之间的所有夹紧力相等。 用于通过转动导螺杆来闭合和打开自对准精密闩锁的马达，分别施加和释放枢转夹板和闩锁体之间的夹紧力。