Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – With payload accommodation
Patent
1996-08-29
1998-09-22
Grant, William
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
With payload accommodation
244158R, 136245, B64G 144
Patent
active
058102965
ABSTRACT:
An integrated restraint/release/deployment initiation device 40 suitable for use with mechanisms such as solar panel arrays 22 on a space-based support structure such as a satellite 20 is disclosed. The device 40 comprises a releasable restraining mechanism 70, 90, 92 for applying restraining force to a stowed solar panel array to substantially prevent lateral movement of the solar panels 26a-26d relative to each other and to substantially prevent movement of the solar panel array relative to the support structure. The restraining mechanism provides an adjustable pre-load and tilt adjustment for the solar panel array. A non-explosive actuated releasing mechanism 42, 46 is provided to rapidly release the restraining force applied to the stowed solar panel array. The device also comprises a deployment initiation mechanism 82, 84, 88 which applies a biasing force to the solar panel array in response to actuation of the releasing mechanism to urge the solar panel array to the unfolded condition away from the support structure.
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Grant William
TRW Inc.
Yatsko Michael S.
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