Auto locked mechanism

Abstract

A securing apparatus, including a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a releasing tool, characterized in that the securing apparatus is only unlocked by the operation of the releasing tool with respect to the body and remains locked at all other times.

1 . A securing apparatus comprising: 
 a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and    an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a releasing tool,    wherein    the securing apparatus is only unlocked by the operation of the releasing tool with respect to the body and remains locked at all other times.    
   
   
       2 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is permanently fixed to part of an article.  
   
   
       3 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is fitted to an article that is adjustable in length.  
   
   
       4 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body joins a plurality of articles together.  
   
   
       5 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body contains at least one slot that is substantially perpendicular to the aperture and which bisects at least one side of the aperture.  
   
   
       6 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the slot is terminated by a stress reduction device which is a substantially circular hole.  
   
   
       7 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body contains a plurality of apertures.  
   
   
       8 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the securing apparatus is configured to secure a plurality of articles, each of which can be released individually.  
   
   
       9 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the securing apparatus is configured so that the absence of the releasing tool from the aperture ensures that the securing device is in a locked position by default.  
   
   
       10 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the dimensions of the body of the securing device when the releasing tool is not operated are such that the securing apparatus cannot be connected to the article to which it is to be secured.  
   
   
       11 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the securing apparatus is constructed as part of an article to which at least one other article can be secured.  
   
   
       12 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is configured to include at least one seal that itself is configured to stop any leakage of material from within a secured article.  
   
   
       13 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the internal shape of the body is non-circular.  
   
   
       14 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 13  wherein the internal shape of the body is oval.  
   
   
       15 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one article to be secured is tubular.  
   
   
       16 . The securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one article to be secured is solid.  
   
   
       17 . A securing apparatus comprising: 
 a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and    an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a releasing tool,    wherein the releasing tool is inserted within the aperture until the securing apparatus is unlocked.    
   
   
       18 . A securing apparatus comprising: 
 a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and    an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a releasing tool,    wherein the releasing tool is inserted and partially rotated within the aperture until the securing apparatus is unlocked.    
   
   
       19 . A releasing tool for a securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the releasing tool includes a non-circular section.  
   
   
       20 . A releasing tool for a securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the releasing tool contains a threaded section that is configured so that the securing apparatus is unlocked by inserting the releasing tool into a complementary threaded area of the securing apparatus, to a point where the required widening of an area of the aperture is achieved.  
   
   
       21 . A releasing tool for a securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the releasing tool contains a non-uniform section that is configured so that the insertion of the releasing tool within the aperture will cause the aperture to spread to a point where the required widening of an area of the aperture is achieved.  
   
   
       22 . A releasing tool for a securing apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the releasing tool remains attached to the mechanism even when the securing apparatus is locked.  
   
   
       23 - 25 . (canceled)