Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – With payload accommodation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
With payload accommodation
C244S137100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931237
ABSTRACT:
A universal adapter system and method for coupling payloads and launch vehicles are disclosed to provide optimum payload configurability. A modular bulkhead panel may be used that can support a plurality of payload platforms such that the layout of the plurality of payload platforms on the bulkhead panel can be altered without requiring structural redesign. A carbon composite honeycomb structural frame panel may be used. Multiple bulkhead panels can be stacked to handle larger payload weights. Hollow hexagonal keyways can be used to permit cable access to and from a missile deployment module. Hexagonal payload adapter platforms may be used to join the payload to the honeycomb bulkhead panel.
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Canady & Lortz LLP
Dinh Tien
Green Richard R
Lortz Bradley K.
The Boeing Company
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