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    Algorithm For Control Of Underactuated Manipulators

    Author(s): Jain, Abhinandan; Rodriguez, Guillermo
    Abstract: Algorithm for improved control of underactuated multiple-link robotic manipulators developed via spatial-algebra-operator approach. Aspects of this approach described in several previous articles in NASA Tech Briefs-most ...
    NASA Center: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Publication Year: 1994
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 94B10463; Document ID: 19940000463; Report Number: NPO-18498

    Heated tool for autoclaves

    Author(s): Serafini, T. T.; Vanucci, R. D.; Cavano, P. J.; Winters, W. E.
    Abstract: Components made of composite materials are heated in autoclaves by employing electrical resistance heating blankets, thus avoiding need to heat entire autoclave volume. Method provides not only significant energy savings ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1980
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 79B10411; Document ID: 19790000411; Report Number: LEW-12987

    Multipurpose seals for pressure vessels

    Author(s): Buggele, A. E.
    Abstract: Cryogenic or multipurpose seals made by using new materials. Seal possesses sufficient flexibility to contain high-pressure fluids regardless of dimensional changes from eigher pressure and/or temperature effects. Seal ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1979
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 79B10263; Document ID: 19790000263; Report Number: LEW-12944

    Robotic Gripper With Force Control And Optical Sensors

    Author(s): Montgomery, James L.
    Abstract: Robotic gripper locates, measures, recognizes and manipulates objects in assembly-line setting. Fiber-optic sensors in fingertips help locate and identify object. Gripper grasps object and determines size from ...
    NASA Center: Marshall Space Flight Center
    Publication Year: 1992
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 92B10376; Document ID: 19920000376; Report Number: MFS-28537

    Aerobrakes For A Manned Mars Mission

    Author(s): Menees, G. P.
    Abstract: Paper presents results of study of aerobraking in manned mission to Mars. Describes geometry and aerodynamic characteristics of aerobraked vehicle. Discusses computer program, WTRAJ, used to simulate trajectories near ...
    NASA Center: Ames Research Center
    Publication Year: 1990
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 90B10365; Document ID: 19900000365; Report Number: ARC-12117

    "Blind" position indicator

    Author(s): Cruzan, R. C.
    Abstract: Position-indicating instrument helps operator align parts without seeing them. Device is useful in industrial operations where parts must be blind-positioned accurately.
    NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
    Publication Year: 1979
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 78B10570; Document ID: 19780000570; Report Number: MSC-16972

    Heavy-duty mechanical sequencer

    Author(s): Appleberry, W. T.
    Abstract: Modular sequential mechanism allows output stroke angle and location of start/stop points to be pre-programmed. Output torques are higher than typical Geneva mechanisms, are constant throughout cycle, and have a moment equal ...
    NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
    Publication Year: 1977
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 76B10418; Document ID: 19760000418; Report Number: MSC-19536

    Robot Control Based On Spatial-Operator Algebra

    Author(s): Rodriguez, Guillermo; Kreutz, Kenneth K.; Jain, Abhinandan
    Abstract: Method for mathematical modeling and control of robotic manipulators based on spatial-operator algebra providing concise representation and simple, high-level theoretical frame-work for solution of kinematical and dynamical ...
    NASA Center: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Publication Year: 1992
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 92B10550; Document ID: 19920000550; Report Number: NPO-17918

    Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Spur Gears

    Author(s): Wang, K. L.; Cheng, H.
    Abstract: Analysis and computer program (TELSGE) predict variations of dynamic load and surface temperature and lubricant film thickness along contacting path of pair of involute spur gears. Analysis of dynamic load includes effect of ...
    NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
    Publication Year: 1983
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 83B10213; Document ID: 19830000213; Report Number: LEW-13528

    Long-wearing TFE/metal bearings

    Author(s): Brass, R. A.; Gillon, W. A., Jr.
    Abstract: Method for making metal/polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) bearing surfaces embeds long-wearing layer of TFE in microscopic pits in metal. Technique has potential applications in automotive gears, ball joints, and roller chain ...
    NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
    Publication Year: 1980
    Added to NTRS: 2005-09-30
    Accession Number: 79B10409; Document ID: 19790000409; Report Number: MSC-15994

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