Latching techniques are changing from early approaches due to the advent of berthing technology. Latch selection for a given interface may be conducted by evaluating candidate capabilities which meet functional interface requirements. A judgment criteria system is presented along with an example of its use in choosing the Rollerscrew Structural Latch (RSL) for the NASA Flat Plate Interface Prototype (FPIP). Details are given on Rollerscrew operation, design, and development difficulties. A test plan is also outlined for the RSL and FPIP.


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    Title :

    Structural latches for modular assembly of spacecraft and space mechanisms


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    Publication date :

    1988-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English






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