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Clamshell door systemSpace shuttle system opens, closes, and latches bay doors. System includes remotely controlled "zipper latch" that accomodates misalignment. Opening, closing, and latching follow specific sequences, and are monitored from cockpit. Entire system could be modified for commercial jetliners and marine vessels with underwater access doors.
Document ID
19800000101
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Helble, D. R. (Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-18468
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: MSC-18468
Accession Number
80B10101
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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