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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 1990
Filed:
Jan. 26, 1989
Applicant:
Inventors:
Peter M Bay, Germantown, MD (US);
Carmine J Colaluca, Jr, Derwood, MD (US);
Steven Pataki, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Assignee:
Fairchild Space and Defense Corporation, Germantown, MD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
244161 ;
Abstract
A spacecraft connector for making an electrical or similar connection with a spacecraft. The connector has on board portion that is attached to or forms part of the spacecraft and an externally located portion. Both the on board portion and the spacecraft portion have paired hook shaped portions that are adapted to contact each other in a manner that permits the connection and disconnection of the connector. The connectors provide an interface without exerting undue forces upon the spacecraft.