Grapple fixture

Details Grapple fixture Grapple fixture

1989-04-14

1990-05-29

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Load shifting

244161, 294 11, 901 30, B25J 1900, B64G 164

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049290118

ABSTRACT:
The grapple fixture, with improved docking and engaging capabilities, is provided for use with, for example, a relocatable space station remote manipulator system. The grapple fixture is for use with an end effector having grappling capabilities and latching capabilities and which may include a force moment sensor which can cooperate with the arm in order to align the end effector with the grapple fixture without the aid of a grappling mechanism. The grapple fixture comprises a base, having a flange and a cylinder with an end effector abutment face, a plurality of end effector latching trunnions extending radially from the cylinder, a cone-shaped, grapple fixture aligning body with a cylindrical, end effector locating base portion attached to the abutment face, and a plurality of laterally extending, grapple fixture recess engaging, rounded shoulders spaced around the cylindrical base.

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