| 摘要 |
<p>A dispensing system (10) for releasing a number of spacecraft (14) from a launch vehicle (12). The dispensing system (10) includes a base support structure (18) securely fastened to a launch vehicle (12) and a number of stacked frame assemblies (20, 20', 20'', 20'''). Each frame assembly (20, 20', 20'', 20''') includes a number of substantially parallel load bearing elongated post elements (22) and a shear load transferring structure (30). The post elements (22) are so arranged and spaced so as to define a geometry having a centerline (24). Each post element (22) has a first end portion and a second end portion (28). Each first end portion is connected to either another frame assembly (20, 20', 20'', 20''') or the base support structure (18) of the launch vehicle (12). The post elements (22) support a number of spacecraft. The spacecraft (14) are supported between adjacent post elements (22). The shear load transferring structure (30) is connected to the post elements (22) for transferring shear loads between the post elements (22). The dispensing system (10) also includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced stabilizers (38) connected to desired locations on the post elements (22) to increase the buckling capability of the dispensing system. The provision of a plurality of stacked frame assemblies (20, 20', 20'', 20''') provides a modular structure which does not require attachment to external supports other than via the base support structure (18).</p> |
