Redesign of the HUNCH ISS Galley Table-Strut Supports

Objective: Redesign the HUNCH ISS Gally Table Strut Supports to be easier to manufacture, or preferably be assembled using Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) parts with the intent for it be used on Gateway or Moon to Mars version of the Gally Table. Primary function is to hold the table in set positions and add resistance to movement if a push or pull force is applied to the table.

Thoughts: Do we continue with the pip pin system that locks in at distance intervals determined by the spacing of the drilled holes, could a system such as used on camera tripod legs work? Lever locking or twist friction lock? Can we color a locked or unlocked condition?

Key Features:

• Easily operated by one hand, but still utilizes a locking feature that prevents accidental disengagement of the locking mechanism.
• When locked, the strut should not have positional creep under crew loads or environmental vibrations.
• Avoid creating pinch points when the table is not positioned at 90 degrees to the rack face.
• Should require no tools and be easily attached to the table and seat track on a rack.
• Reference marks are present to aid in the resetting of the table position and indicating a locked / unlocked condition.
• Any potentially loose items, such as pins, must remain tethered at all times.
• Use aerospace approved materials.

More information is listed on the Flight Configuration Canvas resource.