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United States Patent | 6,217,367 |
Uher ,   et al. | April 17, 2001 |
A kinematic coupling includes a male connector (94) and first and second opposed jaws (122, 124.) Each of the jaws is pivotable from a retracted position in which the male connector can be inserted between the jaws and an engaging position in which the jaws prevent withdrawal of the male connector from between the jaws. The male connector is movable between an extended and a retracted position, and is biased towards the retracted position. This provides a positive clamping force when the kinematic coupling is engaged.
Inventors: | Uher; Frank Otto (Los Altos, CA); Andberg; John William (Santa Cruz, CA); Carbone; Mark Charles (Mountain View, CA); Richmond, II; Donald Paul (Palo Alto, CA) |
Assignee: | Aehr Test Systems (Mountain View, CA) |
Appl. No.: | 353123 |
Filed: | July 14, 1999 |
Intern'l Class: | H01R 013/62 |
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