Bayonet coupling
A quick Coupling mechanism for mating a plug onto a Receptacle utilizing three equally spaced pins protruding from the receptacle shell which engage corresponding ramps milled into the coupling nut of the mating plug. Mating and unmating is accomplished by rotating the coupling nut.
Related Terms
Bayonet coupling ,
Coupling,
Coupling Efficiency,
Coupling Loss,
Coupling nut ring ,
Coupling Ratio,
Coupling Ratio Loss ,
Electronically Controlled Coupling,
End Fire Coupling,
Mode Coupling,
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