System and method for attaching a structural component to an aer

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1998-06-25

1999-11-09

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244160, 244158R, 244117A, 244131, B64G 100

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059798319

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for attaching an annular structural component to an aerospace vehicle is provided. The system includes a plurality of fittings circumferentially affixed to an engagement portion of the vehicle, and a plurality of supports. Each support has a first end connected to a corresponding fitting, and a second end having an elongate slot. A flange is configured to extend inwardly from the structural component and into engagement with the second end of each support. The flange has an elongate slot located at each support. Each flange slot is non-parallel to an open communication with each respective support slot. A plurality of pins connects the supports to the flange. Each pin extends through a corresponding flange slot and respective support slot to constrain the structural component, while attaching the structural component to the vehicle during use of the vehicle.

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