发明名称 |
CANISTERIZED SATELLITE DISPENSER |
摘要 |
A canisterized satellite dispenser includes one or more of: a pair of guide rails that eliminate the requirement of a rectangular profile for the satellite; a preload system that secures the canisterized satellite during transport and launch, and releases to deploy the canisterized satellite; a constant-force spring to provide a uniform and predictable dispensing force; an external rectangular profile in each dimension; and internal support surfaces that simplify the design of canisterized satellites, particularly those with deployable components. Each canisterized satellite includes a pair of opposing flanges on a lower portion of the satellite that ride in a channel formed by the dispenser's guide rails and restraining flanges; no other support constraints are imposed. During travel and launch, the satellite flanges are held against the restraining flanges, rigidly fixing the satellite to the dispenser until the satellite is deployed. |
申请公布号 |
US2014319283(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.10.30 |
申请号 |
US201314086573 |
申请日期 |
2013.11.21 |
申请人 |
Holemans Walter;Hevner Ryan |
发明人 |
Holemans Walter;Hevner Ryan |
分类号 |
B64G1/64 |
主分类号 |
B64G1/64 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A dispenser for deploying one or more payloads from a delivery spacecraft, comprising:
an enclosure for containing the one or more payloads that is configured to be secured to the delivery spacecraft, wherein the enclosure includes:
a door through which the one or more payloads are deployed;a spring that is coupled to an ejection element that urges the one or more payloads out the door to deploy the one or more payloads;a pair of guide rails; anda pair of restraining flanges proximate to the guide rails; wherein each guide rail and proximate restraining flange of the pairs forms a lateral slot to accommodate and guide a corresponding flange of a pair of flanges situated on each of the one or more payloads as the payload is urged out the door. |
地址 |
Washington DC US |