NASA NTRS · 19920000579
Robots Would Couple And Uncouple Fluid And Electrical Lines
Abstract
Robots make and break connections between umbilical plates and mating connectors on rockets about to be launched. Sensing and control systems include vision, force, and torque subsystems. Enhances safety by making it possible to couple and uncouple umbilical plates quickly, without exposing human technicians to hazards of leaking fuels and oxidizers. Significantly reduces time spent to manually connect umbilicals. Robots based on similar principles used in refueling of National AeroSpace Plane (NASP) and satellites and orbital transfer vehicles in space.
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Del Castillo, Eduardo Lopez, Davis, Virgil, Ferguson, Bob, Reichle, Garland. 1992-10-01. Robots Would Couple And Uncouple Fluid And Electrical Lines. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000579
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