Modular satellite

US10696430B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AIRBUS DS GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Guido Bose · Markdorf, DE
• Andreas Grasl · Rosenheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 30, 2020
• Expiry date: Apr 19, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64G1/44
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular satellite having a plurality of electronics boxes that accommodate electrical and/or electronic modules. The electronics boxes are or can be electrically connected with one another. The satellite is provided with a basis structural panel, a docking structure disposed on the basis structural panel, and a plurality of device carrier panels that are or can be connected with the docking structure. The docking structure has first electrical connection elements for an electrical connection with the electronics boxes. The device carrier panels have mechanical connection elements for holding the electronics boxes. The respective device carrier panel is configured, at least in certain regions, so that it can be tempered by means of integrated heat sources and/or heat sinks.