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Quick-Connect, Self-Alining LatchSturdy latch tolerates 10 degrees of angular mismatch in joining structural elements. Hexagonal passive plate nests in active plate, guided by capture plates and alinement keys and grooves. Center hole in both active and passive plates is 1 meter in diameter. Latch has possible uses a pipe joint, connector for parts of portable structures, and fitting for marine risers on offshore drilling rigs.
Document ID
19820000195
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Burns, G. C. (McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
Williams, E. J. (McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20205
Accession Number
82B10195
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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