Deployment system for space radiators

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1986-09-08

1988-07-12

Nase, Jeffrey V.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244173, 291573R, 165 86, B64G 158

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047564938

ABSTRACT:
A deployment system for controlling unfolding kinematics of radiator panels 26 of a space power system. The deployment system includes a plurality of forming mandrels 30 associated with a housing 38 of opposing generally triangular plates 40. Within the housing, a drive wheel 52 and two additional guide wheels 50 interact with the mandrels to effect predetermined deflection and deployment of the multiple radiator panels.

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