Single cable using simplified, versatile clocking connector satisfies clocking variations that previously required many cables. Connector consists of specially fabricated grommet follower dial housing, dial assembly, and modified insert

Arriola, S.

Rasmussen, R. A.

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Clocking Connector Replaces Adapter Cables 
The problem: 
To eliminate the large number of adapter cables 
previously required in complex electrical test and 
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uses a simplified, 
satisfy the clocking 
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Grommet Follower 
cables.	 Dial Housing 
Spring 
Dialing Cutout
Dial Locking Slots 
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Barrel 
How it's done: 
The simplified clocking connector consists of a 
specially fabricated grommet follower dial housing, 
a dial assembly, and a modified insert. These items 
are incorporated into a conventional Military Stand-
ard (MIL STD) connector, as shown in the figure. 
Clocking is accomplished by pushing the dial against 
the springs until the locking ridge reaches the 
dialing cutout, allowing the ridge to rotate the
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t the 
e dial 
dial 
is ac-
)cking 
slots. 
Note: 
No further documentation is available. Specific 
questions, however, may be directed to: 
Technology Utilization Officer 
Code A&TS-TU 
Marshall Space Flight Center 
Huntsville, Alabama 35812 
Reference: B71-10428 
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Aeronautics and Space Administration. Neither the United States 
Government nor any person acting on behalf of the United States
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information contained in this document, or warrants that such use 
will be free from privately owned rights.
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Patent status: 
No patent action is contemplated by NASA. 
Source: S. Arriola and R. A. Rasmussen of
North American Rockwell Corp.
under contract to
Marshall Space Flight Center

(M FS- 14778)
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Brief 71-10428


Clocking connector replaces adapter cables

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