Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Capture device
Patent
1997-03-28
2000-10-31
Dombroske, George
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Capture device
7386345, 7386356, 7386432, E21B 4900
Patent
active
061385220
ABSTRACT:
A sample collecting apparatus of a space craft capable of collecting samples securely by collecting them through a single step by using a small size, light weight and simple structure device. The sample collecting apparatus of the space craft includes a canister having a hollow container installed vertically and movably to the space craft, a drill having a spiral shaped groove on an external circumference thereof which passes vertically through a bottom surface of the canister and is protruded and retracted therethrough, while rotating; and a support member for installing the canister and the drill to the space craft so that they can be vertically moved. Expansion and retraction of the support member and rotation and vertical movement of the drill are conducted by a single driving means.
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Dombroske George
NEC Corporation
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