Docking system
US7857261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/1624
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatically aligned docking system, comprises a multi-point kinematic rigidization system that provides precise, repeatable rotational alignment at the spacecraft-docking interface without over-constraining the interface.
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