Spherical latch elements distribute load over broad area. Concave and convex latching surfaces couple with one another to secure payload. Motor-drive pin locks latch in place; for active latch, second motor turns connecting plate attached to concave latch element. Spherical shape of latching elements distributes cargo weight over broad surface so no "hotspots" when cargo secured.
Latch for Stored Cargo
NASA Tech Briefs ; 8 , 1
01.04.1984
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