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Magnetically Operated Holding Plate And Ball-Lock PinMagnetically operated holding plate and ball-locking-pin mechanism part of object attached to, or detached from second object. Mechanism includes tubular housing inserted in hole in second object. Plunger moves inside tube forcing balls to protrude from sides. Balls prevent tube from sliding out of second object. Simpler, less expensive than motorized latches; suitable for robotics applications.
Document ID
19920000370
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Monford, Leo G., Jr. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21517
Accession Number
92B10370
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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