INFLATABLE GRIPPER Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B64G1/64 

Abstract RU 2503593 C2

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: set of invention relates to devices for gripping flying objects mounted aboard the spacecraft. Gripper 10 of free-flying object 12 comprises inflatable case 14 and gripping chamber formed , at least partially, by said case 14. Gripping chamber has inlet through which said object 12 is gripped and outlet 15C for passage of object 1`2 into chamber aboard the spacecraft. Inflatable pusher 22 is arranged to push object 12 through opening 15C. Inflatable guide elements 24 are arranged for reliable transfer of object 12 into storage chamber. Besides, device includes guards 18 of inlet 15A to retain free-flying objects inside said chamber 15.

EFFECT: simplified design, higher reliability, decreased weight.

20 cl, 10 dwg

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Authors

Pellegrino Paskuale

Nebiolo Marko

Perino Maria Antonietta

Selenu Monika

Palm'Eri Paolo

Dates

2014-01-10Published

2009-05-28Filed