Figure 5.9. Schematics and characteristics of the shock absorption systems of docking devices, a. Soyuz; b. Soyuz-Salyut; c. APDA (Soyuz); d. Gemini; e. Apollo; f. APDA (Apollo), [a-f not indicated on figure]. 1. electromagnetic brake; 2. soft spring; 3. rigid spring; 4. spring delivery; 5. spiral spring; 6. deflection of rod; 7. friction brake; 8. friction. 5.5. Shock Absorption Systems of “Rod and Cone'' Docking Devices The shock absorbers of “rod and cone” docking devices work in three basic cases of spacecraft interaction: 1) the head of the rod with the cone; 2) the head of the rod with the socket after linkage; 3) angular limiter in rotation after linkage. The majority of the shock absorbers operate in several cases of interaction;
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