NASA NTRS · 19720000644
Fill and vent quick disconnect
Abstract
Hydraulic disconnect coupling on ground serving half of spacecraft refrigeration cooling system employs movable center stem for venting and closing nipple poppet. Self sealing poppet quickly connects cooling system to spacecraft without manual work. Recessed sealing surface insures open poppet when stem retracts.
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Boerner, R. Y., Hedrick, R. W.. 1972-12-01. Fill and vent quick disconnect. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000644
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