NASA NTRS · 19820000195
Quick-Connect, Self-Alining Latch
Abstract
Sturdy latch tolerates 10 degrees of angular mismatch in joining structural elements. Hexagonal passive plate nests in active plate, guided by capture plates and alinement keys and grooves. Center hole in both active and passive plates is 1 meter in diameter. Latch has possible uses a pipe joint, connector for parts of portable structures, and fitting for marine risers on offshore drilling rigs.
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Burns, G. C., Williams, E. J.. 1983-03-01. Quick-Connect, Self-Alining Latch. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820000195
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