DEVICE FOR LOCKING ARTICLE ON SPACE OBJECT HANDHOLDS Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: locking and unlocking articles on spacecraft. SUBSTANCE: proposed device includes load-bearing structure for securing articles and clamps. Load-bearing structure is made in form of rigid platform with clamps rigidly secured on it; number of clamps is n≤3. Gripping zone of clamps corresponds to configuration of handholds; at least one of clamps is engageable with surface of one of handholds and other clamps rigidly lock platform relative to handholds. EFFECT: simplified construction of device; enhanced reliability; ease in use. 7 dwg