Accession Number:

ADA056903

Title:

Gimbal Caging Mechanism.

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MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB

Report Date:

1978-05-16

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

Descriptive Note:

Technical note,

Pages:

0017

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Contract Number:

F19628-78-C-0002

File Size:

7.42MB

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