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Lightweight Restraint For Coupling FlangesEnd flanges of flexible coupling system restrained against excessive rotation or axial separation by inexpensive, lightweight mechanism based on cables and pulleys. Restraining mechanism adapted to cable, duct, hose, or passageway couplings between vehicles, or to other applications in which angular and positional misalignments must be restricted to moderate specified values. Total misalignment of two end flanges limited to amount of slack available in cable-and-pulley mechanism. When cable taut, further axial separation of flange centers restrained, but small tilts accommodated by running of cable through pulleys.
Document ID
19890000139
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Whitaker, Willie D.
(McDonnell-Douglas Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21211
Accession Number
89B10139
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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