Pivot Point Incorporated

Pivot Point IncorporatedPivot Point Incorporated has invented a new quick locking pin, the SLIC Pin. The pin functions as a pin and cotter all in one. SLIC is an acronym for Self Locking Implanted Cotter and, as the name implies, the pin is secure and self-locking through the use of an implanted plunger (locking detent) that effectively functions as a self-contained cotter pin. The pin features a solid, spring-loaded “wedge-shaped plunger” that combines ease-of-use with secure fastening. The wedge-shaped plunger easily and automatically retracts when the pin is inserted into a hole. The angled, ramp-like face of the wedge ensures smooth insertion. Once fully inserted, the plunger springs back up, locking the pin into the application. The vertical face at the rear of the plunger prevents the pin from backing out. The SLIC Pin is intended for use as a semi-permanent quick-locking pin and can be used in a multitude of applications. It is particularly well-suited to solar frame and panel assembly.

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As seen in: Solar Power International Show-in-Print
Volume: September/October 2010