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Floating nut for spacecraft applicationNut overcomes mechanical mismatch from accumulated tolerances and maintains assembly even if mounting screw loosens. Nut and screws can be painted with bonding agent to insure lock. If assemblies are removed frequently, nut and screws can be made of steel to reduce wear and tear on threads and risk of faulty threads.
Document ID
19770000427
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Ell, L. J. (TRW, Inc.)
Mathewson, R. B. (TRW, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 2
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MFS-23248
Accession Number
77B10427
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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