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Connector Mechanism Has Smaller StrokeSystem for connecting electrical and/or fluid lines includes mechanism reducing length of stroke necessary to make or break connections. Feature enables connection and disconnection in confined space, and compensates for misalignment between connectors. Connector in active member moves upward at twice the speed of downward stroke of passive member. Stroke amplified within connector system. Applications include connections between modular electronic units, coupled vehicles, and hydraulic systems.
Document ID
19920000372
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Milam, M. Bruce
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.)
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
GSC-13220
Accession Number
92B10372
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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