NASA NTRS · 19850000384
Rotating Connection for Electrical Cables
Abstract
Cable reel provides electrical connections between fixed structure and rotating one. Reel carries power and signal lines while allowing rotating structure to turn up to 360 degrees with respect to fixed structure. Reel replaces sliprings. Can be used to electrically connect arm of robot with body. Reel releases cable to rotating part as it turns and takes up cable as rotating part comes back to its starting position, without tangling, twisting, or kinking.
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Manges, D. R.. 1986-01-01. Rotating Connection for Electrical Cables. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000384
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