---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000000734"
title: "Quick connect mechanism for mounting of medical instruments"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:03:19.279649Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000734"
categories:
  - "industrial-motion-power-transmission/rotary-motion"
keywords:
  - "f16d1/101"
  - "a61b50/20"
  - "f16d2001/103"
  - "y10t403/559"
  - "y10t403/7045"
---

# Quick connect mechanism for mounting of medical instruments

## Abstract

A quick connect mechanism for a medical instrument is provided. The quick connect mechanism includes a post and a mating cup that allows for quick mounting, controlled use, and easy dismounting of medical instruments. A set of post teeth are disposed circumferentially around a body proximate a base of the post and are configured to mate and interlock with a set of cup teeth disposed proximate the cup. The post teeth and cup teeth interlock to restrict rotation of the cup relative to the post and stabilize the medical instrument.