Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Attitude control
Patent
1994-06-03
1995-03-21
Huppert, Michael S.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Attitude control
244158R, B64G 164, B64G 122
Patent
active
053988922
ABSTRACT:
A spacecraft berthing mechanism for coupling spacecraft is provided which has minimal effect on the maximum size an associated spacecraft hull may have. The berthing mechanism includes a flange member which defines a hatchway and which is adapted for attachment to a spacecraft port. The flange member has a forwardly facing interface surface through which the hatchway passes and an outer peripheral surface extending rearwardly from the interface surface. The peripheral surface has a plurality of beveled portions spaced substantially evenly about the peripheral surface. A plurality of alignment guides are arranged on the flange member such that several of the alignment guides are positioned adjacent one of the beveled portions and the remaining alignment guides are positioned adjacent an opposing beveled portion.
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Huppert Michael S.
Mojica Virna Lissi
Space Industries, Inc.
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