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 |
US8259033(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.09.04 |
申请号 |
US20090361700 |
申请日期 |
2009.01.29 |
申请人 |
TAYLOR ROBERT;BARRETT RORY;FRANCIS WILL;TURSE DANA;KELLER PHIL;ADAMS LARRY;COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. |
发明人 |
TAYLOR ROBERT;BARRETT RORY;FRANCIS WILL;TURSE DANA;KELLER PHIL;ADAMS LARRY |
分类号 |
H01Q15/20 |
主分类号 |
H01Q15/20 |
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