Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation means
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Aug 20, 1991
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Feb 22, 1989
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Feb 22, 1989
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A spacecraft berthing mechanism comprises a peripheral flange adapted for attachment to a spacecraft port, an impact receiving member pivotably attached to the peripheral flange, and a motion damping device connected between the impact receiving device and the peripheral flange. Edge-on berthing between two such berthing mechanisms allows for placement of the impact receiving members and damping devices along only a minor portion of the circumference of the berthing interface, thereby minimizing both the weight and complexity of the structure. The motion damping devices are of the non-rebound type and reset automatically after absorbing berthing impacts.
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