Device for holding reflectors and method for unfolding them in a satellite antenna system with two superimposed reflectors presses reflectors apart with springy self-expanding clamps for operation or together for transporting.

摘要

In its transport position a first reflector (1) is held down at a minimum distance onto a second reflector (2) against the elastic force of a number of springy self-expanding clamps (3) distributed at the edge of both reflectors. After freeing the second reflector's holding-down clamps, the first reflector is pressed away by means of the self-expanding clamps. It is then held in a position predetermined by the length of these expanded clamps.