Device for coupling a first vehicle to a second vehicle

作者： Arthur A. Rudmann

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关键词: Mechanical devices 、 Simulation 、 Ring (chemistry) 、 Engineering 、 Payload 、 Control equipment 、 Manipulator 、 Mechanical engineering 、 Coupling 、 Space Shuttle 、 Mechanism (engineering)

摘要: A device is disclosed, carried by a first vehicle such as an orbiting space shuttle, having plurality of contact members for engaging and holding annular ring on second payload. The are connected to manipulator arms which mounted at fulcrum point moved iris-type mechanism. Movement the causes grasp or release ring. Bumper devices provided axially align draw into engagement therewith.