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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 1984
Filed:
Nov. 07, 1980
Alvis J Somerville, San Diego, CA (US);
Richard B Conley, Jamul, CA (US);
Robert B Truitt, San Diego, CA (US);
IVAC Corporation, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A combination load and latch mechanism for fluid flow control apparatus, wherein a latch mounted for pivotal movement may be manually opened to disengage an electromechanical manipulating device to permit loading or unloading a feeding tube, the latch automatically closing and the device re-engaging upon release of the latch. The latch includes a slotted side wall that defines a retaining surface for capturing the tube relative to the manipulating device, and a cam surface upon which the tube acts during loading to cam the latch open. Means are included for sensing movement of the latch prior to any disengagement of the manipulating device.