Override mechanism enables user to operate electromechanical latching mechanism manually if primary mechanism fails. Release/Engage Mechanism (REM) moves pin receivers to confine pins on object to be held. Clutch disengages electrically driven latch normally used. Used to latch and unlatch large, heavy objects from fixed support structure.
Manual Override For Electromechanical Latch
NASA Tech Briefs ; 16 , 9
1992-09-01
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English
POWER DRIVE MECHANISM WITH INTEGRATED LATCH RELEASE AND MANUAL OVERRIDE
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