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Self-Alining Quick-Connect JointQuick connect tapered joint used with minimum manipulation and force. Split ring retainer holds locking ring in place. Minimal force required to position male in female joint, at which time split-ring retainers are triggered to release split locking rings. Originally developed to assemble large space structures, joint is simple, compact, strong, lightweight, self alining, and has no loose parts.
Document ID
19830000094
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Lucy, M. H.
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 21, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 7
Issue: 3 P
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
LAR-12711
Accession Number
83B10094
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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