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Coupler for moving vehiclesCoupler for two moving vehicles gradually orients and retains target vehicle, avoiding any abrupt contact with parent vehicle. Mechanism gently releases captured vehicle with approximate speed and direction of parent vehicle. Coupler may be applicable to deployment and retrieval of oceanographic research equipment and vessels or coupling of aircraft in flight.
Document ID
19780000407
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Rudmann, A. A.
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
GSC-12322
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: GSC-12322
Accession Number
78B10407
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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