NASA NTRS · 19770016539
Combined docking and grasping device
Abstract
A combined docking and grasping device for use with a manipulator arm on a docking vehicle and the like for mechanically connecting a docking vehicle with an orbital payload having a receptacle for receiving the device is described. The device includes a pair of opposing jaw members having opposing serrated surfaces for grasping an object and a triangular cam portion on an outer surface for insertion and interlocking with an orbital payload.
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Burch, J. L., Johnston, J. D.. 1977-04-19. Combined docking and grasping device. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770016539
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