发明名称 |
FURLABLE SHAPE-MEMORY SPACECRAFT REFLECTOR WITH OFFSET FEED AND A METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND MANAGING THE DEPLOYMENT OF SAME |
摘要 |
A shape-memory reflector is provided according to various embodiments. The shape-memory reflector may comprise any of various shapes; for example, the shape-memory reflector may comprise an off-axis paraboloid or a non-asymmetric shape. The shape-memory reflector may include a plurality of panel shape-memory stiffeners and a plurality of longitudinal stiffeners. In a stowed configuration, the shape-memory reflector is stowed with reversing bends in the panel shape-memory stiffeners. In a deployed state, the panel shape-memory stiffeners may be unfolded and/or extended. The reflector transitions between the stowed and deployed states by heating the panel shape-memory stiffeners. Various methods for stowing and deploying the shape-memory reflector are also disclosed. |
申请公布号 |
EP2392050(A4) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.05.07 |
申请号 |
EP20100736388 |
申请日期 |
2010.01.28 |
申请人 |
COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. |
发明人 |
TAYLOR, ROBERT;BARRETT, RORY;FRANCIS, WILL;TURSE, DANA;KELLER, PHIL;ADAMS, LARRY |
分类号 |
H01Q15/20;H01Q1/28;H01Q15/16;H01Q19/13 |
主分类号 |
H01Q15/20 |
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