US 12,290,013 B2
Perforator quick disconnect system
Von Davis, Freehold, NJ (US)
Assigned to AmTech International, Freehold, NJ (US)
Filed by AmTech International, Freehold, NJ (US)
Filed on May 19, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/748,395.
Prior Publication US 2023/0371415 A1, Nov. 23, 2023
Int. Cl. A01B 45/02 (2006.01); A01B 37/00 (2006.01); A01B 1/24 (2006.01)
CPC A01B 45/023 (2013.01) [A01B 37/00 (2013.01); A01B 1/243 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A perforator quick disconnect system for retrofitting a mounting block of an aerator device, comprising:
a perforator having a body, a tip extending from an end of the body, and a head extending from another end of the body, the head having an exterior dimensioned to be received within the mounting block and a female component extending into the exterior of the head; and
a retaining device having a connector configured to connect to the mounting block and a male component disposed at least partially within the connector and moveable relative thereto from a first position to a second position,
wherein the female component of the perforator and the male component of the retaining device together form a quick disconnect mechanism such that, when the perforator and retaining device are received by the mounting block, movement of the male component from the second position to the first position secures the retaining device to the mounting block,
wherein the female component includes a first groove extending in a first direction and a second groove extending in a second direction, and
wherein the female component includes a first and a second depressions, the first depression being located at an intersection between the first and second grooves, the second depression being located at an end of the second groove opposite that of the first depression.