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Skitter/implement mechanical interface
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Wilkinson, Brad Cone, Alan E. German, David Rowell, John Bryan Luckado, Marshall Cleveland Lindabury, David Peter Garolera, Frank J. Murphey, Craig Cash II, John Wilson |
| Copyright Year | 1988 |
| Description | SKITTER (Spacial Kinematic Inertial Translatory Tripod Extremity Robot) is a three-legged transport vehicle designed to perform under the unique environment of the moon. The objective of this project was to design a mechanical interface for SKITTER. This mechanical latching interface will allow SKITTER to use a series of implements such as drills, cranes, etc., and perform different tasks on the moon. The design emphasized versatility and detachability; that is, the interface design is the same for all implements, and connection and detachment is simple. After consideration of many alternatives, a system of three identical latches at each of the three interface points was chosen. The latching mechanism satisfies the design constraints because it facilitates connection and detachment. Also, the moving parts are protected from the dusty environment by housing plates. |
| File Size | 1692985 |
| Page Count | 68 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19900014262 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t22c3x496 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1988-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Connectors Lunar Surface Vehicles Latches Detachment Housings Tools Mechanical Devices Cams Transport Vehicles Design Analysis Robots Lunar Exploration Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
