A mobile remote manipulator system has been identified as a necessary device for space station. A conceptual design for an MRMS is presented which features (1) tracks on the MRMS and guide pins only on the truss structure, (2) a push/pull drive mechanism which rotates to permit movement in four directions, and (3) spacecrane and mobile foot restraint manipulators (or arms). Operational and design features of the MRMS elements are described and illustrated. Concepts are also presented which permit rotating the operational plane of the MRMS through 90 deg. Such a system has been found to have great utility for initial space station construction, maintenance and repair, and to provide a construction capability for future station growth or large spacecraft assembly and/or servicing.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Design of a Mobile Remote Manipulator System


    Contributors:
    H. G. Bush (author) / M. M. Mikulas (author) / R. E. Wallsom (author) / J. K. Jensen (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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