Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m

Details Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m

1989-02-22

1991-08-20

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

B64G 162

Patent

active

050407490

ABSTRACT:
A spacecraft berthing mechanism comprises a peripheral flange adapted for attachment to a spacecraft port, an impact receiving member pivotably attached to the peripheral flange, and a motion damping device connected between the impact receiving device and the peripheral flange. Edge-on berthing between two such berthing mechanisms allows for placement of the impact receiving members and damping devices along only a minor portion of the circumference of the berthing interface, thereby minimizing both the weight and complexity of the structure. The motion damping devices are of the non-rebound type and reset automatically after absorbing berthing impacts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1254674 (1918-01-01), Gilbert
patent: 1254675 (1918-01-01), Gilbert
patent: 3243149 (1966-03-01), Burns
patent: 3391881 (1968-07-01), Maltby
patent: 3426869 (1969-02-01), Platus et al.
patent: 3582133 (1971-06-01), DeLavenne
patent: 3603433 (1971-09-01), Keathley et al.
patent: 3608848 (1971-09-01), Cantor et al.
patent: 3664463 (1972-05-01), Kuethe
patent: 3698197 (1972-10-01), Bodey et al.
patent: 3820741 (1974-06-01), Ratcliff
patent: 3910533 (1975-10-01), Cheatham et al.
patent: 4046361 (1977-09-01), Morse
patent: 4263863 (1981-04-01), Leitch
patent: 4381092 (1983-04-01), Barker
patent: 4500057 (1985-02-01), Duwelz
patent: 4682745 (1987-07-01), Aures
patent: 4809936 (1989-03-01), Whitaker

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation m will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1002956