A bayonet mount or bayonet connector is a fastening mechanism consisting of a male side with one or more pins, and a female receptor with matching "L" slots and spring(s) to keep the two parts locked together.
To couple the two parts, the pin(s) on the male are aligned with the slot(s) on the female and the two pushed together. Once the pins reach the bottom of the slot, the two parts are turned in opposite directions to guide the pin across the ...
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