Latching mechanism with 3 balls and cone
 

I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:57:52 -0700, Jim Stewart wrote:
I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

It's common in guns, typcally for sling swivel mechanisms.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

I wouldn't be surprised. H&K make some beautiful things.

A google search term of "sling swivel" looks very promising, especially
"quick detachable". Maybe you can find a cross-section, or a source for
purchase that way.

Dave Hinz

Sounds like the same type mechanism as a clothes line tensioner unit.

--
Steve

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I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.




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I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.



Ball lock pins/quick release pins use this sort of
mechanism. See McMaster-Carr starting on p. 3088. I think
Carr-Lane, Reid Tool, Jergens, et al, sell this sort of
thing as well.

Ned Simmons

Jim Stewart wrote:

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

I think that were two balls. At least at the G3 that I had for 15 months
....

Sorry, I know exactly what you want, but cant point your nose on it.

Nick
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Sounds like an air coupler to me.

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Rex Burkheimer
WM Automotive
Fort Worth TX

Jim Stewart wrote:
I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jim Stewart wrote:
I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.

Try Googling for PIP Pins.

Used a lot on aircraft.

http://www.prifast.co.uk/release_pins.htm

Cheers
Trevor Jones

Across the pond we use them a lot on our gas-cooled nuclear power stations;
generally called ball-latches or ball-locks. Always in custom plant though.

Commonly used in the US for quick detach air and hydraulic
fittings.

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:57:52 -0700, Jim Stewart
wrote:

I'm working on a project and I need some form
of coaxial latch mechanism. I've seen something
with 3 steel balls and a cone and sleeve that
might work, but I don't know what it's proper
name is or where I can find a picture of it.

If it's any help, I think H&K builds a weapon
that latches the bolt with a similar mechanism.

Any help would be appreciated.