Releasable fastening system with passive core plug and self-aligning slide plate

Abstract

A releasable fastening system comprises first and second connection parts. When the first and second connection parts are coupled together, energy can be transmitted through the connection parts. Upon coupling, a core plug in one of the connection parts is depressed by a bolt in the other connection part, causing a slide plate to automatically engage the bolt. Terminal ends in the bolt and core plug are also brought into operative engagement upon coupling, thus enabling the transmission of energy. The terminal end in the core plug is disposed in an insert fixture. The insert fixture is fixed in position relative to the moveable core plug. The bolt has a catch that engages a tooth of the slide plate upon coupling. The tooth, catch or both has an inclined surface that applies a camming force on the bolt that urges the bolt into the socket.

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