Stowable and self-deployable parallelogram-type panel array

Details Stowable and self-deployable parallelogram-type panel array Stowable and self-deployable parallelogram-type panel array

1994-05-25

1996-01-30

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

136292, 244173, H01L 31045

Patent

active

054877911

ABSTRACT:
A stowable and self-deployable parallelogram-type panel array for solar cells. The array includes two sets of rigid panels, the panels of each set being hinged together, and the sets extending side-by-side along a central axis. The sets are foldable, and are pivoted together at their central points so as to form parallelogram-type structures. A respective yoke is hinged to each set to coordinate the movement of the sets. The yokes are hinged to a base on the opposite side of the axis from their respective set to provide greater structural stability and a higher first node resonant frequency. Deployment force is exerted by self-powered hinges, and are the only source of deployment force. The yokes are joined by gears to coordinate their rotation and thereby the stowing and deploying of the array.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3460992 (1969-08-01), Avilov et al.

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