Beam connector apparatus and assembly
Abstract
An apparatus and assembly for connecting beams and like structural members is disclosed which is particularly advantageous for connecting two members which are moved laterally into place. The connector apparatus requires no relative longitudinal movement between the ends of the beams or members being connected to make a connection joint. The apparatus includes a receptacle member and a connector housing carried by opposed ends of the structural member being connected. A spring-loaded connector member is carried by the connector housing which may be released for extension and engagement into the receptacle member.
- Publication:
-
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Report
- Pub Date:
- May 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983msfc.rept.....V
- Keywords:
-
- Beams (Supports);
- Large Space Structures;
- Orbital Assembly;
- Structural Engineering;
- Unions (Connectors);
- Actuators;
- Alignment;
- Automatic Control;
- Cylindrical Bodies;
- Fasteners;
- Joints (Junctions);
- Patents;
- Springs (Elastic);
- Engineering (General)