Joint with four-bar-linkage geometry has following attributes: Springs to fully extended fully folded positions. Automatically locks in its extended position. Joint combines zero backlash, positive locking, and centerline pivoting. Used in folding tool handles, portable antenna booms, and many other deployable structures.
Bistable Articulated Joint
NASA Tech Briefs ; 9 , 3
1986-01-01
Miscellaneous
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