Device alines plug and receptacle axially and radially. Standard multiple-pin plug and socket mounted in mechanism. As threaded shaft moves out from its mounting bracket, two sets of petals engage each other and correct misalinement. Misalinement absorbed by spring-mounted swivels. Designed for umbilical cables between Space Shuttle and payload, mechanism adaptable to other remote or hazardous situations in which human not available to connect mating parts by hand.


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    Title :

    Remote Coupling of Electrical Connectors


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    Publication date :

    1985-04-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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