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Torso sizing ring construction for hard space suitA hard suit for use in space or diving applications having an adjustable length torso covering that will fit a large variety of wearers is described. The torso covering comprises an upper section and a lower section which interconnect so that the covering will fit wearers with short torsos. One or more sizing rings may be inserted between the upper and lower sections to accommodate larger torso sizes as required. Since access of the astronaut to the torso covering is preferably through an opening in the back of the upper section (which is closed off by the backpack), the rings slant upward-forward from the lower edge of the opening. The lower edge of the upper covering section has a coupler which slants upward-forward from the lower edge of the back opening. The lower torso section has a similarly slanted coupler which may interfit with the upper section coupler to accommodate the smallest torso size. One or more sizing rings may be inserted between the coupler sections of the upper and lower torso sections to accommodate larger torsos. Each ring has an upper coupler which may interfit with the upper section coupler and a lower coupler which may interfit with the lower section coupler.
Document ID
19860019146
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Vykukal, H. C.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 10, 1986
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-ARC-11616-1
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-684193
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,593,415
Accession Number
86N28618
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
NASA-CASE-ARC-11616-1|US-PATENT-4,593,415
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-684193
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