US PATENT SUBCLASS 172 / 269
.~ Resilient latch
Current as of: June, 1999
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DEFINITION
Classification: 172/269
(under subclass 261) Apparatus wherein the element is substantially rigidly held in place by a resiliently biased latch device until a predetermined overload occurs.
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270, for an element held in position by mere frictional resistance with an adjacent element and overcomes the frictional resistance to move upon the occurrence of an abnormal load.
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280, Land Vehicles,
455, for articulated vehicles having an overload release of the type having a pivoted jaw or hook with a resilient keeper. 464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts,
37+, for an overload release coupling including a resiliently biased positive drive connection.
