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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2001
Örjan Arulf, Linköping, SE;
Saab Ericsson Space AB, Göteborg, SE;
Abstract
A joint ( ) on a spacecraft ( ) for holding together a first craft part ( ) and a second craft part, ( ) detachable from the first craft part ( ). The joint ( ) comprises a first flange ( ) fixed on the first craft part ( ), and a second flange ( ) fixed on the second craft part ( ), and a number of clamps ( ) having a first ( ) and a second ( ) clamp lip, the said clamps being distributed about the periphery of the flanges ( ). The clamps transfer radial forces from a tightening device ( ), fitted to the clamps ( ), so as to fasten the two flanges ( ) together. The first flange ( ) is clamped between a first clamp surface ( ) on the first clamp lip ( ), and a separation surface ( ) on the second flange ( ). These surfaces ( ) form an acute angle &dgr;, the apex of which is directed in towards the spacecraft ( ).