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  • 1
    Publication Date: 2019-06-28
    Description: The invention relates to a four-terminal electrical connector device for testing and measuring unknown resistances of initiators used for starting pyrotechnic events aboard the space shuttle. The testing device minimizes contact resistance degradation effects and so improves the reliability of resistance measurements taken with the device. Separate and independent voltage sensing and current supply circuits each include a pair of socket contacts for mating engagement with the pins of the initiator. The unknown resistance that is measured by the device is the resistance of the bridgewire of the initiator which is required to be between 0.95 and 1.15 ohms.
    Keywords: INSTRUMENTATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
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  • 2
    Publication Date: 2019-08-27
    Description: A pyrotechnic actuated structural release device 10 which is mechanically two fault tolerant for release. The device 10 comprises a fastener plate 11 and fastener body 12, each attachable to a different one of a pair of structures to be joined. The fastener plate 11 and body 12 are fastenable by a toggle 13 supported at one end on the fastener plate and mounted for universal pivotal movement thereon. At its other end which is received in a central opening in the fastener body 12 and adapted for limited pivotal movement therein the toggle 13 is restrained by three retractable latching pins 61 symmetrically disposed in equiangular spacing about the axis of the toggle 13 and positionable in latching engagement with an end fitting on the toggle. Each pin 61 is individually retractable by combustion of a pyrotechnic charge 77, the expanding gases of which are applied to a pressure receiving face 67 on the latch pin 61 to effect its retraction from the toggle. While retraction of all three pins 62 releases the toggle, the fastener is mechanically two fault tolerant since the failure of any single one or pair of the latch pins to retract results in an asymmetrical loading on the toggle and its pivotal movement to effect a release. An annular bolt 18 is mounted on the fastener plate 11 as a support for the socket mounting 30, 37 of the toggle whereby its selective axial movement provides a means for preloading the toggle.
    Keywords: Mechanical Engineering
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  • 3
    Publication Date: 2019-08-28
    Description: A four-terminal electrical connector device (40) for testing and measuring unknown resistances of initiators (11) used for starting pyrotechnic events aboard a Space Transportation System. The testing device minimizes contact resistance degradation effects and so improves the reliability of resistance measurement taken with the device. Separate and independent voltage sensing (19) and current supply (20) circuits each includes a pair of socket contacts (13-16) for mating engagement with the pins (17,18) of the initiator. The unknown resistance that is measured by the device is the resistance of the bridgewire (23) of the initiator which is required to be between 0.95 and 1.15 ohms.
    Keywords: Electronics and Electrical Engineering
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  • 4
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    Publication Date: 2019-07-12
    Description: Release mechanism ensures reliable separation of structural members while imparting minimal impulse to members. Includes set of three hooks and pistons holding toggle and thereby clamp plate to body of mechanism. In locked position, pistons down, and hooks held against toggle. In unlocked position, pistons up. Notches in pistons let hook swivel on pivot pins. Functions even when two of its three key elements fail.
    Keywords: MECHANICS
    Type: MSC-21671 , NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 15; 11; P. 71
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    Publication Date: 2019-07-12
    Description: Remotely-operated, compact quick-release mechanism still functions in event that one or even two attempts to actuate it fail. Contains three independent pyrotechnic devices. Firing of any one of devices sufficient to actuate mechanism. Three pins hold toggle at its base. Retraction of any one of pins allows toggle head to rotate in spherical bearing to free itself from remaining pin or pins. Besides allowing rotation after retraction, bearing also aligns toggle during assembly.
    Keywords: MECHANICS
    Type: MSC-21354 , NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 14; 2; P. 50
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    Publication Date: 2019-07-12
    Description: Tool forms mechanical seal at joint without levers or hydraulic apparatus. Proposed tool intended for use in outer space used on Earth by heavily garbed workers to join tubing in difficult environments. Called Pyrotool, used with Lokring (or equivalent) fittings. Piston slides in cylinder when pushed by gas from detonating pyrotechnic charge. Impulse of piston compresses fittings, sealing around butting ends of tubes.
    Keywords: FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
    Type: MSC-21262 , NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 12; 6; P. 78
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