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Eaton offers a wide range of mechanical, electrical and redundant drive umbilical connectors and in-flight disconnects, including proven G & H technology solutions.
Umbilical connector
The umbilical socket shown on the left has a rich history of providing support for the electrical and pneumatic connection between the launch vehicle and the gantry. Dual lanyard and release collet achieve redundancy. When the connector is disconnected, the electrical dead angle cover will automatically close.
Other legacy-proven features include:
Blind matching, rack and panel solutions.
Mechanical, electrical and redundant drive mechanisms.
MIL-DTL-38999 plug with single and double lanyard release.
The ceramic plug-in container can withstand high temperatures up to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Disconnected during flight
We can leverage a range of flight-proven technologies to rapidly develop custom in-flight disconnects. Design options include:
Fully integrated connector and actuator solutions with mechanical and electrical start configurations.
Release redundancy may be achieved by any combination of mechanical tether release devices and/or electric pin puller release devices.
Anti-binding roll-off housing, 360-degree EMI protection, electrical and thermal dead surface configuration, push-pull quick coupling, and visual and tactile fit indicators.
Custom single and double lanyard release connectors to MIL-DTL-38999 Series III and IV form factors.
Interstage Trunking Connector
The interstage trunking connector contains three independent insertion compartments for flight, decree and instrument contact groups, and has been qualified for use with intercontinental ballistic missiles.
When the missile stage is separated, the mechanical release device is activated by a root cable. The connector separation process is assisted by a built-in ejection spring.
The positive mating of the mission critical connector is provided by a central screw mechanism, which provides a mechanical lever and a visual indicator to confirm the mating status.
Innovative, cost-effective, reusable solutions
An example of Eaton's innovative record is the launch vehicle umbilical connector (shown on the left), which uses a MIL-DTL-38999 series III derivative shell and plug-in, and is installed on the launch vehicle and gantry cable umbilical; design features include:
MIL-DTL-38999 connector designs reduce cost, improve reliability, and provide the ability to easily upgrade insert arrangements to support changing mission requirements.
The separation of the umbilical plate is achieved by a resettable release mechanism, which is based on a separation nut design with more than 40 years of flight history.
Environmentally sealed feedthroughs and mounting plates protect expensive avionics from water intrusion in the event of a splash.
