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  1. joshuadenenberg

    simple quick mechanical disconnect

    Thanks for all the responses... I think I'll be designing in a hand retractable locking type plunger for positive radial positioning...Any ideas as far as to what type of 1/4 turn threads work well for this type of application for taking the axial forces? Single or double start Acme threads...
  2. joshuadenenberg

    simple quick mechanical disconnect

    Thanks for the reply...I checked out these products. Something like a spring loaded hand retractable plunger might be useful for the locating pin, but may be to costly. Thanks though, some fuel for further research.... Josh
  3. joshuadenenberg

    simple quick mechanical disconnect

    Hi there, A very simple one. I am looking to incorporate a mechanical quick disconnect feature into a consumer product. I am inserting a round member(5/8") into another(3/4 or 1 ") to a depth of 1/2" or so. The material is Delrin. The connection needs to be rattle proof tight, but not much...

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