Deployable reflector
US10256530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q15/161
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A reflector assembly including a truss engaging the first net at a first plurality of points along the first net perimeter edge and engaging a second net at a second plurality of points along the second net perimeter edge. A truss deployment assembly moves the truss between a truss stowed condition and a truss deployed condition, the truss in the truss deployed condition tensioning said first net or said second net to maintain a substantially flat or parabolic net outer surface. A reflector disposed at the first net sends or receives remote data.
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