Multi-Position Ball Lock/Quick Release Pin Bushing/Retainer
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1. A method of attaching a ball lock pin, the method comprising:
- inserting a bushing assembly in a first object such that an outer surface of the bushing assembly is received within the first object;
inserting, into the bushing assembly, a plurality of locking balls disposed on a shaft of the ball lock pin; and
outwardly urging the plurality of locking balls to engage a first engagement portion of an inner surface of the bushing assembly.
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Abstract
A method of attaching a ball lock pin. A bushing assembly is inserted in a first object such that an outer surface of the bushing assembly is received within the first object. A plurality of locking balls disposed on a shaft of the ball lock pin is inserted into the bushing assembly. The plurality of locking balls is outwardly urged to engage a first engagement portion of an inner surface of the bushing assembly.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of attaching a ball lock pin, the method comprising:
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inserting a bushing assembly in a first object such that an outer surface of the bushing assembly is received within the first object; inserting, into the bushing assembly, a plurality of locking balls disposed on a shaft of the ball lock pin; and outwardly urging the plurality of locking balls to engage a first engagement portion of an inner surface of the bushing assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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