Technical Support Package for Tech Brief 68-10512: Boydbolt, a Positive-Latch, Simple-Release Fastener

摘要

Special fasteners were needed to attach experimental equipment to support brackets inside and outside a spacecraft and to permit removal of the equipment with little effort. A special fastener was developed that has the following characteristics: (a) The Boydbolt fastener requires a turn of only 75 degrees to release. (b) It has the ability to maintain a high preload (