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NASA NTRS · 19780000277

Dual-action expanded-latch mechanism

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Single drive actuator operates novel mechanism that expands, attaches to object, and withdraws to latch object firmly to another part. Packaging is extremely simple and compact, and eliminates need for machined parts or close tolerances.

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Spencer, R. A., Tewell, J. R., Tobey, W. H.. 1978-10-01. Dual-action expanded-latch mechanism. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780000277

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