Attachment device
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for capturing and holding a rod, bar or similar member; the apparatus having in one aspect a body member with a recess therein and a hook extending from the body member, the hook and recess defining a capture envelope for receiving and confining the rod, etc. In one aspect such an apparatus is disclosed in which the hook is movable with respect to the body member to vary the size of the capture envelope, both to initially facilitate emplacement of the apparatus about the rod, etc., and then to provide for tightening of the apparatus about the rod, etc., if desired.
- Publication:
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Report
- Pub Date:
- August 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994nasa.reptR....Z
- Keywords:
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- Couplings;
- Extravehicular Activity;
- Fasteners;
- Hooks;
- Latches;
- Mechanical Devices;
- Patents;
- Remote Manipulator System;
- Rods;
- Mechanical Engineering