An apparatus for securing payloads in a space vehicle such as the Space Shuttle is described. The apparatus includes many latching assemblies carried by a platform on the vehicle and a like number of latching elements carried by the payload and adapted to mate with the latching assemblies. The novelty of the invention is believed to reside in the use of complementary hemispherical elements which automatically align and engage with one another. This enables a simple but effective mode of operation and avoids the need for hinged linkages and similar moving parts.


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    Title :

    Hemispherical Latching Apparatus for Payload Retention


    Contributors:
    K. H. Clark (author)

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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