Accession Number:

ADA056903

Title:

Gimbal Caging Mechanism.

Descriptive Note:

Technical note,

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Sullivan,Cornelius M.

Report Date:

1978-05-16

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

This note describes a mechanism for caging a single-axis gimbal for a satellite application. The caging mechanism consists of two pivoted links that clamp the gimbal shaft in the nominal position. The clamping load is produced by a double toggle mechanism. A nonreusable actuator releases the mechanism on command a caging override permits unlimited manual release. Author

Descriptors:

• *GIMBALS
• *BEARING CAGES
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• LOADS(FORCES)
• SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS
• SATELLITE ATTITUDE
• LOCKING(MECHANICS)

Subject Categories:

• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE