Abstract: The new peripheral docking mechanism is intended for docking with the International Standard-compliant docking ports. The distinct feature of this docking mechanism is accumulation, rather than damping of the kinetic energy of the approaching spacecraft. Selected as the basis for the kinematic system of the docking mechanism was Gough-Stewart. Design implementation of each of its translational links is hereafter called a rod. It consists of a ball screw converter, a gearbox and an energy accumulator. The new energy accumulating device includes ...
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