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Soft-Capture Mechanism For Collet JointSoft-capture mechanism part of latching-and-rigidifying mechanism joining strut rigidly to node on truss. Latching-and-rigidifying mechanism of spreading-collet type, in which collet inserted into base that mates with collet to assure proper alignment, then collet spread to rigidify joint, fixing alignment. Designed to be operable by heavily gloved hand or by robot.
Document ID
19920000104
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Huff, John E., Jr. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21735
Accession Number
92B10104
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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