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Lunar rated fastenersA catalog of fasteners is presented for a variety of applications to be used in a lunar environment. The fastening applications targeted include: covers, panels, hatches, bearings, wheels, gears, pulleys, anchors for the lunar surface and structural fasteners (general duty preloadable). The robotic installation and removal of each fastener is presented along with a discussion of failure modes. Structural performance data is tabulated for various configurations. Potential materials for the space environment are presented along with recommendations of appropriate solid film lubricants. Three original fastener designs were found suitable for the lunar environment. A structural analysis is presented for each original design.
Document ID
19900014421
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Gupton, Lindsey (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Hyde, Steve (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Mckillip, Dan (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Player, Bryan (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Smith, Greg (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:182856
NASA-CR-182856
ME-4182
Accession Number
90N23737
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGT-21-002-800
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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