Expanding pin assembly controlled by actuator for locking and unlocking mechanical joint patent

Expanding pin assembly controlled by actuator for locking and unlocking mechanical joint

An expanding pin system is described that can provide automated and/or power controlled locking and unlocking of an expanding pin assembly in a mechanical joint. For example, the expanding pin system can include an actuation assembly that includes a single actuator (e.g., motor) to control an expanding pin assembly for locking and unlocking a mechanical joint.

Publication details

Recorded assignee: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Publication number: US 10808808 B2
Publication type: Utility patent grant
Publication date: Oct 20, 2020
Filing date: May 5, 2017
CPC classes: B64C3/56, F16B13/068, F16H19/02, F16H25/2252, F16H57/082, Y02T50/10
Inventors: Crine; Jake, Cunningham; Benjamin Paul, Devereaux; Alec B., Lewis; Sonny J., Peritt; Jonathan

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