Quick-connect/disconnect connector

Claim 1

Means for detachably connecting together a first member and a second member, comprising: a shaft; means for securing one end of said shaft to said first member; said shaft being formed with a generally spherical head at its end remote from said first member; said second member being formed with a generally semi-spherical recess in one face thereof for receiving therein the generally spherical shaft head; and with at least one redially projecting retainer rod; a slide member that is mounted for sliding movement on said shaft intermediate said first member and said shaft head, said slide member being formed with at least one pin that projects axially of said shaft from said slide member and toward said second member; a sleeve adapted to seat about the end of said second member, said sleeve being generally cup-shaped and formed with a web portion and with an annular wall, said web being formed with an aperture to receive said shaft therethrough but to prevent passage of said shaft head therethrough, the annular wall of said sleeve being formed with at lease one axially-extending opening for the receptin of said pin or pins therein and with at least one generally L-shaped slot for receiving therein said retainer rod on said second member upon assembly of said sleeve about the end of said second member and manipulation of said sleeve to seat said retainer rod in said slot; and urging means disposed to constantly urge said slide member in its assembled position toward the end of said second member.