Hold down and release mechanism for a deployable satellite solar panel
US10926891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed technology includes systems, methods, and mechanism configurations related to satellite solar panels, including stowing arrangements, deployment sequences, special purpose hinges, hold down and release mechanisms, and associated components for controlled deployment of the satellite solar panels.
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