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Rotary Joints With Electrical ConnectionsPower and data transmitted on many channels. Two different rotary joints equipped with electrical connections between rotating and stationary parts. One joint transmits axial thrust and serves as interface between spinning and nonspinning parts of Galileo spacecraft. Other is scanning (limitedrotation) joint that aims scientific instruments from nonspinning part. Selected features of both useful to designers of robots, advanced production equipment, and remotely controlled instruments.
Document ID
19860000073
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Osborn, F. W.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16250
Accession Number
86B10073
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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