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NASA NTRS · 19810018180

Pneumatic inflatable end effector

Abstract

The invention relates to an end effector device for robot or teleoperated type space vehicle which includes an inflatable balloon member carried on the end of tubular member which has a hollow center or conduit through which a suitable pressurized fluid is supplied. The device may be inserted into a variety of shaped openings or truss-type structures for handling in space.

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Clark, K. H., Johnston, J. D.. 1981-06-16. Pneumatic inflatable end effector. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810018180

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