Abstract: A mechanism for aiding the insertion and extraction of an avionics electronic chassis having a plurality of electrical connectors on to a mounting tray with a corresponding plurality of mating electrical connectors. Levered camming hooks on the chassis, matched with fixed keeper pins on the tray are rotated by a rotary, torque limiting knob and screw arrangement to engage the keeper pins and thereafter pivot thereon. Upon insertion, rotation of the knob applies a limited translational force between the electrical connectors sufficient to effect a full mating of the connectors but insufficient to cause any damage to the connectors should there be any misalignment therebetween. The mechanism has a very short longitudinal profile in its extracted position thereby rendering it useful in restricted spaces. The mechanism further conveniently provides a carrying handle for the chassis.

Abstract: A multiple function generator is described in the environment of an airspeed indicator for controlling the maximum allowable airspeed needle in accordance with a plurality of selectable functions of altitude and comprises a cam having a plurality of surface segments shaped in accordance with the functions positioning a cam follower coupled to the maximum allowable airspeed needle. A null-seeking electro-mechanical feedback servo mechanism having an altitude signal applied to its input synchro drives the cam, thereby positioning the needle in accordance with the function of altitude represented by the cam surface segment in contact with the follower. Means are included for altering the null index of the servo thereby selectively engaging the desired cam functionsurface segment with the cam follower in accordance with the function desired. A selection knob is coupled with the indexing means for selecting the function.