Gimbal Caging Mechanism.

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)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056903

Entities

People

  • Cornelius M. Sullivan

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Actuators
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assembly
  • Ball Bearings
  • Cams
  • Displacement
  • Frequency
  • Gimbals
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Random Vibration
  • Security
  • Shock Response Spectra
  • Spectra
  • Stainless Steel
  • Vibration

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers