Spacecraft exoskeleton truss structure
US10407189B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0021
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacecraft includes a structural interface adapter for mating to a launch vehicle, at least one radiator panel, at least one interior equipment panel and a 3-D truss structure. The 3-D truss structure is mechanically coupled with the structural interface adapter, the at least one radiator panel, and the at least one interior equipment panel, and at least a portion of the 3-D truss structure is disposed between the radiator panel and the interior panel.
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