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Rotating Connection for Electrical CablesCable reel provides electrical connections between fixed structure and rotating one. Reel carries power and signal lines while allowing rotating structure to turn up to 360 degrees with respect to fixed structure. Reel replaces sliprings. Can be used to electrically connect arm of robot with body. Reel releases cable to rotating part as it turns and takes up cable as rotating part comes back to its starting position, without tangling, twisting, or kinking.
Document ID
19850000384
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Manges, D. R.
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
GSC-12899
Accession Number
85B10384
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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