A connection device

A connection device for a core drilling assembly is disclosed, the connection device connectible between a head assembly of a core drilling assembly and an inner tube of the core drilling assembly. The connection device comprises a first connection portion and a second connection portion, and includes a connection mechanism arranged to facilitate engagement of the first and second connection portions with each other and disengagement of the first and second connection portions from each other. The connection mechanism includes at least one locking projection disposed on the first connection portion and at least one corresponding locking path disposed on the second connection portion, the locking path having a locking position such that the first and second connection portions are held together when a locking projection is disposed in the locking position. Each locking projection is engageable with a respective locking path, and the locking path is arranged such that the locking projection is movable through the locking path and receivable in the locking position by moving the first and second connection portions substantially towards each other and rotating the first and second connection portions relative to each other. The connection mechanism also includes a locking member mounted on the first or second connection portion such that rotation of the locking member is restricted, wherein when the locking projection is disposed in the locking position, the locking member is reciprocably movable between a first position wherein the first and second connection portions are restrained from rotating relative to each other and the projection is thereby restrained from moving along at least a portion of the locking path, and a second position wherein the first and second connection portions are not restrained from rotating relative to each other and the projection is able to move along the locking path.