Device for guiding plug of module docked with space vehicle - has telescopic tube with link fixed to module, at point of which plug is located in further link

摘要

The plug (11) with the aid of compressible pawls (13) operated from a gripper on a space vehicle (20) is releasable out of its holding position on a module (1) and engageable on a counter plug (21) on the vehicle. Links (5,11) are formed as cardan or pivot ball bearings at the ends of a telescopic tube (2). The telescopic tube has a funnel-shaped cable introduction aperture at the bottom and itself serves as a guide for a cable (16). In the module, beneath the telescopic tube, a cable shaft (15) is arranged for receipt of the cable. The telescopic tube is provided with securing devices which comprise spring-loaded pins and grooves in the inner tubes. The links of the telescopic tube remain in their actual positions by virtue of friction components. USE/ADVANTAGE - To lead plug from module docked on space vehicle to vehicle itself. Plug is un-releasable and securely retained in its position in telescopic tube.