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Button latch with integrally molded cantilever springs

A push-button, cantilevered technology for push-button latches with one-piece molded cantilever springs, which solves the problem of expensive manufacturers

Active Publication Date: 2012-10-24
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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Generally, the greater the number of parts that form the connector, the more expensive it will be for the manufacturer, due to the greater number of steps and the cost of multiple parts in the manufacturing and assembly process

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[0036] Female fluid connectors can be used with male bayonet connectors to releasably connect tubing segments. In one embodiment, such as Figure 1-2C As shown, the female receiving connector 102 includes a button latch 100 that actuates an integral, blade-style latch plate 112 . Latch plate 112 physically secures male bayonet connector 104 within female connector 102 . When the male bayonet connector 104 is inserted distally into the female receiving connector 102, the distal end of the male bayonet connector 104 abuts the proximal edge of the receiving aperture 114 in the latch plate 112 to downwardly The latch plate 112 is biased and lowers the receiving aperture 114 through which the male bayonet connector 104 can pass. By arranging cantilever springs 118, 120, 122 (see Figures 2A-2C) against the downward travel of the latch plate 112 to bias the latch plate 112 in the upward locked position, the cantilevered springs 118 , 120 and 122 extend from the button actuator 10...

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Abstract

An integral button latch is formed for use in a female fluid connector housing. The button latch has a latch plate, a button actuator, and two or more cantilevered leg springs extending from beneath the actuation surface to interface with the connector housing. The latch plate, the button actuator, and the leg springs are all integrally formed. The leg springs bias the latch plate in a locked position and resist depression forces applied to either of the button actuator or the latch plate. By integrally forming the button latch structure, the separate costs associated with purchasing the springs, molding the lock latch, and the ensuing assembly of the three are significantly diminished.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 361,228, filed July 2, 2010, entitled "Button latch with integrally molded cantilever springs" and filed on December 2009. Priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 289,998, filed on 23 March, entitled "Button latch with integrally molded cantilever springs," for the purposes of PCT Treaty 20.6, by Each of these aforementioned applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. [0003] This application is related to concurrently filed Patent Cooperation Treaty Application No. __ [Attorney Docket P191622.WO. 01], concurrently filed with Patent Cooperation Treaty Application No. __[Attorney Docket P191625.WO.01], entitled "Male bayonet connector" on December 23, 2009 U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29 / 352,637, entitled "Female dual lumen connector," filed on December 9, 2009, and entitled "Male dual lumen bayonet US Design Patent Applicati...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L37/084
CPCA61M2039/1044A61M2039/1027F16L37/0841A61M39/105A61M2039/1083F16L37/56A61M39/1011A61M2039/1088A61B5/022
Inventor 卡尔・T・惠特克赖利・M・菲普斯彼得・D・刘易斯
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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