Patent ID: 6959456
Filing Date: 2005-11-01
Classification: A62B,B64G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for entering and exiting a spacesuit in a spacecraft, said spacesuit ( 1 ) having a spacesuit entrance and exit opening ( 2 ) in a back portion of said spacesuit and a backpack ( 3 ) for opening and closing said opening ( 2 ) of said spacesuit, said apparatus comprising: a) a first sealing and interlocking subsystem ( b) a second sealing and interlocking subsystem ( c) a laterally flappable decontamination chamber ( d) a third sealing and interlocking subsystem ( e) a fourth sealing and interlocking subsystem ( f) a first hinge (H) between said bulkhead ( g) a second hinge (H′) operatively connecting said backpack (