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Manned maneuvering unit latching mechanismThe astronaut/Manned Maneuvering Unit interface, which presented a challenging set of requirements for a latching mechanism, is described. A spring loaded cam segment with variable ratio pulley release actuator was developed to meet the requirements. To preclude jamming of the mechanism, special precautions were taken such as spring loaded bearing points and careful selection of materials to resist cold welding. The mechanism successfully passed a number of tests which partially simulated orbital conditions.
Document ID
19800015006
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Allton, C. S.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Res. Center Proc. of the 14th Aerospace Mech. Symp.
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
80N23497
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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