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Quick connect earhook system for BTE devices

  • US 20040044389A1
  • Filed: 08/29/2003
  • Published: 03/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A quick-connect system for mechanically connecting a first component and a second component, the system comprising:

  • a receptacle which is part of the first component;

    a barrel connector, which is dimensioned to fit inside said receptacle, said barrel connector a part of the second component; and

    a lock for locking the barrel inside the receptacle, wherein the lock is configured to engage the barrel connector to the receptacle by inserting the barrel into the receptacle; and

    wherein the lock is configured to disengage the barrel connector from the receptacle by rotationally twisting the barrel by less than 180° and

    withdrawing the barrel from the receptacle.

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