Space optics cover and extendable baffle for contamination control

摘要

The invention is a combination optics cover and extendable baffle. One version has at least one flap repositioned from a folded covering position to an extended baffle position. Each flap is repositioned to the extended position by a means for deployment when freed from a restraint implement. Another version has an inner baffle slideably encased axially within an outer baffle. The inner baffle is urged to telescope axially outward from a retracted position to a fully extended position by a deployment implement freed from a restraint implement. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).